Caleb Mason is the owner of Publerati, a new publisher of fiction ebooks. I have previously talked about the company here. Now Caleb has an interesting post on his Publerati blog today, entitled The Importance of Barnes & Noble to the Publishing Future. He says that one of the most important dominoes to watch in the fourth quarter are B&N's results, which, if poor, … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble and the Publishing Future
Archives for December 2012
A $49 Android Computer!
This was just too interesting to pass up passing on! We report on tablets, but how about an entire Android computer? I just got this email from APC in Taiwan, and that's just what they have. For only $49 you can get an Android computer with the following specs: Optimized Android OS · HD TV support · Hardware acceleration of the most demanding video formats · VGA and HMDI … [Read more...] about A $49 Android Computer!
Record Library Traffic on Christmas, Thanks to eBook Lending
A number of consumers--both surprised and not-so-surprised--opened tablets or dedicated e-readers yesterday, and a large percentage of those customers went to work straight away with testing out the capabilities of ebook lending from their local public libraries. OverDrive released a statement today that demonstrated that some public library systems saw record circulation … [Read more...] about Record Library Traffic on Christmas, Thanks to eBook Lending
e-Reader Boxing Day Sales 2012
If you did not get that fancy new e-reader under the tree this holiday season, do not despair! Lots of bookstores and merchants are running online and in-store promotions that should give you a big bang for your buck! We will be reporting all day long on the various deals to be had. Chapters/IndigoChapters is running a promotion where if you buy the Kobo Arc, they will throw … [Read more...] about e-Reader Boxing Day Sales 2012
Kobo Launches Japanese Android App
Kobo unveiled an update to its Google Android App that allows Japanese customers to purchase ebooks directly from the store. This will allow anyone with an Android phone or tablet to read comics, manga, and ebooks in their native language. One of the big changes to this app was the integration of Rakuten user ID's into the Kobo experience. This will eventually pave the way … [Read more...] about Kobo Launches Japanese Android App
Video of the Good e-Reader News HD App for Android
The Good e-Reader News App has finally hit Android and is available to download from Google Play or the Good e-Reader App Store! We announced this a few days ago and would like to give you a taste of what the app is all about via a standalone video! This should give you a sense on the UI and various menu options we have available! You can stay updated on the latest events in … [Read more...] about Video of the Good e-Reader News HD App for Android
Five Graphic Novels to Read on Your New Tablet or E-Reader
Congratulations on getting your new e-reader. Now, what should you read on it? Here are five suggestions for graphic novels that will look particularly good on your new device. Each one is complete in a single volume and makes for a good read whether or not you are usually a fan of comics. (If you're new to digital comics, check out my quick guide below.) Parker: The Hunter … [Read more...] about Five Graphic Novels to Read on Your New Tablet or E-Reader
Database of Italian Catholic Church’s Art Goes Online
The website contains 3.5 million objects and is the result of a project that started 16 years ago. It contains listings and pictures of paintings, sculptures, ornaments, crucifixes altarpieces, and other items belonging to Italy's 63,733 churches and 216 dioceses. It is an ongoing project which will be continually updated. Eventually the database will include the … [Read more...] about Database of Italian Catholic Church’s Art Goes Online
Newsweek Prints Last Issue, Moves Exclusively to the Digital Realm
Newsweek has been releasing magazines for the last eighty years and is feeling the pinch of a waning circulation. The company announced in October that it will suspend printing up tangible issues and gravitate to the digital realm. Today, the publisher posted the cover art of the last ever issue and gets cheeky using the Twitter Hashtag #lastprintissue.The new digital model … [Read more...] about Newsweek Prints Last Issue, Moves Exclusively to the Digital Realm