The action camera market, once almost entirely owned by the American company GoPro, is now dominated by Chinese companies like DJI and Insta360, which together hold nearly 90% of the market share in Japan. Japanese retail analyst BCN+R recently published a story on GoPro's plummeting market share, remarking on the company's nearly continual loss of share to its Chinese rivals. Precisely how and why this happened is a matter of some debate, but BCN+R believes that GoPro's failed drone business, which launched in 2016 and was killed off just a couple of years later, is a key factor.

  The good news for book lovers is that indie booksellers, publishers, institutions and makers continue to team up with events and unusual offerings designed to satisfy the visual treats we all yearn for. Following is just a snack for the coming weeks. More to follow as the DART Board continues to keep you posted.     Monday, January 12, 6pm: Sergio Ruzzier and Sophie Blackall in conversation Leading the pack, SVA’s MFA Illustration as Visual Essay Program...