Author Stephen King has experimented with ebook-only and digital-first publication in the recent past, but now the prolific author is using digital publishing in a new way. His latest digital release, "Guns," is an essay which explores the author's stance on the gun-control debate that is currently raging in the U.S.King is certainly not the first write to take advantage of … [Read more...] about Stephen King Essay Means Digital Allows Time-Sensitive Publication
Archives for January 2013
Baen Books Coming to the iBookstore
In December we reported that Baen would start selling its books through Amazon. On January 24th, publisher Toni Weisskopf said in her section of Baen's forums, "I am able to announce informally that we'll be selling books at the Apple iBookstore pretty soon. Target is early February, but we'll post a formal release with the date as soon as we know it. No DRM, same prices as … [Read more...] about Baen Books Coming to the iBookstore
A Zone Legally Free of US Copyright in the Caribbean?
The little guy may get his licks in! The US blocked access to Antigua's internet sports booking business, which, at one point, accounted for 5% of the islands employment. In 2003 the island took the US to the World Trade Organization and it won! The WTO ruled that the "… US had adopted measures that interfered with its obligation to provide free trade in betting and gambling … [Read more...] about A Zone Legally Free of US Copyright in the Caribbean?
Bilbary’s Tim Coates’ Panel Notes Call for eBook Lending Reform
Tim Coates, CEO and founder of Bilbary, was due to speak on two presentations at this year's ALA Midwinter Conference, taking place now in Seattle, but illness prevented him from making his appearance. Due to the importance of the topic at hand, namely, reforming the way publishers and libraries work together on ebook lending, Coates has made his notes available to the media in … [Read more...] about Bilbary’s Tim Coates’ Panel Notes Call for eBook Lending Reform
NextMarket Releases Data on eBook Discovery
The publishing industry, both in its digital and paper forms, is still finding ways to address and overcome the current hot topic of book discovery. Fortunately, NextMarket Insights just released some information that might tip off those in the book business as to how consumers are currently learning about new books.NextMarket conducted a survey of over 1200 households … [Read more...] about NextMarket Releases Data on eBook Discovery
Why eBook Companies in Canada Are Nonexistent
Electronic Books have been around for well over a decade, with PDF files being the primitive format that is still used today. The Canadian ebook market is severely underdeveloped compared to the US and UK, where even Supermarket chains such as Sainsbury’s own an ebook store. The largest ebook store by market value, Amazon, only recently opened in Canada last month. The only … [Read more...] about Why eBook Companies in Canada Are Nonexistent
How to Take Screenshots on the Nook HD+
In this exclusive Good e-Reader Video Tutorial, we show you how to take screenshots on the Barnes and Noble Nook HD+. Many people always want to know how this is done, or even if it's possible.To take a screenshot all you have to do is hold your finger down on the N button and simultaneously hold down on the Volume down button. These pictures will appear on your main … [Read more...] about How to Take Screenshots on the Nook HD+
How to Take Screenshots on the Kindle Paperwhite
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite has the unique ability to take screenshots directly on the e-reader. Many devices do not have this feature and our video demonstrates everything you need to do to get started.Taking screenshots is fairly easy. You need to hold down on on the top left and button right, or the top right and bottom left. It normally takes a few seconds and then you … [Read more...] about How to Take Screenshots on the Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon Purchases Text to Speech Company Ivona
Amazon has just purchased text to speech company Ivona, which should bolster the company's ability to appeal to visually impaired users. Amazon has already been using this software in the Kindle Fire 8.9 e-reader with its Voice Guide and Explore by Touch. Today's acquisition will save Amazon licensing fees in adopting the technology in the Kindle Fire 2012 model and the Kindle … [Read more...] about Amazon Purchases Text to Speech Company Ivona
Macmillan Publishers to Start Library eBook Lending Program Starting this March
Macmillan Publishers announced in September of last year that they were developing the infrastructure to start their library eBook initiative. Libraries all over the USA will be able to borrow Macmillan titles starting this March.ALA President Maureen Sullivan said in a statement “I am so pleased Macmillan Publishers is beginning to sell e-books to America’s libraries so … [Read more...] about Macmillan Publishers to Start Library eBook Lending Program Starting this March
Ectaco Jetbook Color Price Slashed by $100 until Friday
If you are in the market for the only e-reader in the world to feature color e-ink, you are in luck. Ectaco announced a one day Facebook event where they will be selling the Jetbook Color for $399.99 instead of the normal $499.99. The product will come with a free pouch and ear light as well as the standard accessories. This promotion will be ending on Friday 01/25, free … [Read more...] about Ectaco Jetbook Color Price Slashed by $100 until Friday
ForeWord Reviews Redesign Aids Discoverability
One of the key buzzwords that kept coming up at Digital Book World and other great publishing events recently is discoverability, or the way in which consumers can find content. Whether it's dynamic interactive children's ebook apps that are floundering for attention in the app world, or indie authors who work their social media channels to market their books, consumers can't … [Read more...] about ForeWord Reviews Redesign Aids Discoverability
New Connecticut Bill Might Have Huge Implications for the Cost of Library eBooks
Democrat Brian Sear spearheads the 47th district in Connecticut and has put fourth a new bill, that make have drastic implications on digital ebooks and libraries. He is purposing that the general statutes be amended to require publishers of electronic books to offer such books for sale to public and academic libraries at the same rates as offered to the general public. The new … [Read more...] about New Connecticut Bill Might Have Huge Implications for the Cost of Library eBooks