e-Reader devices will let you carry hundreds and thousands of e-books without getting overwhelmed by the size or weight of the collection. That is almost an entire library that you have at your disposal at all times. Unfortunately, things weren't that easy for book lovers a couple of centuries ago. They either had to keep a select few or make special arrangements - of the likes … [Read more...] about The Napolean ‘Kindle’ comprised of print books that formed his mobile library
Archives for November 2023
Onyx Boox Tab Mini C price slashed as part of Year End Special offering
In the ever-evolving realm of E Ink devices, Onyx made waves in June with the launch of the Tab Mini C, a captivating color E Ink device that impressed with its performance, looks, and features. Initially priced at $449, Onyx later slashed it to $399. Now, in a Year-End Special offering, Onyx has lowered the price further so that it now costs $349. The caveat is that there … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Tab Mini C price slashed as part of Year End Special offering
Authors Guild creates Generative AI Survey
In order to tackle growing concerns over AI generated books and AI's being trained using authors' materials, the Author Guild has created a Public Survey to garner feedback. In a statement they said, "Companies have scraped millions of copyrighted books/articles and copied them without permission to train generative AI. We are conducting a survey and would like to hear from … [Read more...] about Authors Guild creates Generative AI Survey
Ringo Starr creates ‘Beats & Threads’; 100% of proceeds donated
Published on Novemeber 24th, Beats & Threads is an illustrated journey through the former Beatles drummer’s perspective examining decades in show business. The 312-page book feature images of everything from his drum kits to his trend-setting wardrobe. Ringo Starr is reunited with some of his most iconic Beatles' property in this compilation. In celebration of his … [Read more...] about Ringo Starr creates ‘Beats & Threads’; 100% of proceeds donated
Crayon Shin-chan Manga Franchise Has 148+ Million Copies in Circulation
Source Last week, we posted an article on crayon shin-chan and how it's going to have its own dedicated website. Now, as per Anime News Network, the new website dedicated to Crayon Shin-chan, which was reported by Lasisa on November 13, has 148+ million copies of manga in circulation. Although the number does not indicate the number of books that are sold, it's definitely … [Read more...] about Crayon Shin-chan Manga Franchise Has 148+ Million Copies in Circulation
Manga and Comics Fans Mad Over Comixology App Closure
Source Manga readers are not happy with Amazon's initiative to sunset the Comixology app. On November 15, when fans opened the Comixology app, they saw a disappointing message on their screens. The message was: "We're merging with Kindle. On 12/04 we'll be retiring the Comixology app. All your content is already available on Kindle, including your current reading … [Read more...] about Manga and Comics Fans Mad Over Comixology App Closure
The Misunderstood Beatle
Beatle Mania is timeless. It's been over six decades since the astonishing marvel of John, Paul, George and Ringo first shot onto the scene, and we are still being gifted by their talents and contributions. Right on the heels of the release of a new Beatles song Now and Then, which was made possible through AI technology and the discovery of old and forgotten cassettes, … [Read more...] about The Misunderstood Beatle
Majestic Christmas Tree made of Books
Standing at 12 meters tall, this magical Christmas tree features a polished oak winding staircase that wraps around 270 book shelves which hold a majestic array of more than 3,800 hand-painted books. Donated by Penguin Books, among the treasures, merry book lovers can find inscribed Christmas Classics, such as C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and Charles … [Read more...] about Majestic Christmas Tree made of Books
The best new E Ink tablets of 2023
There have been several E Ink tablets or e-note devices that got to see the light of day this year. In fact, there have been more e-note devices launched than e-readers. Now, as we move towards the end of the year and with no new e-note devices likely to be launched in the remaining few weeks, Here is a quick recap of the best e-note devices that we have had so far. Hanvon N10 … [Read more...] about The best new E Ink tablets of 2023