Dosdoce's Javier Celaya presented new reports about the Spanish audiobooks/e-books in 2022. As per the research, there is a growing trend in the sales of these digital books, with numbers ranging higher than traditional books. The reports were released on June 5 ahead of the Audio Landscape round table at Readmagine 2023 in Madrid. 8 Points To Be Noted Celaya's research had … [Read more...] about Rising Trend of Spanish Audiobooks
7 Entertaining Audiobooks for Kids of All Ages
With consistent growth for 11 years straight, Audiobooks have become quite popular among children. It helps kids to listen to their best books and boost their punctuation, vocabulary, and enunciation seamlessly. Not just that, audiobooks have so many varieties that kids just can't resist. It certainly woos the mind and souls of kids of all ages.Speaking of which, there are … [Read more...] about 7 Entertaining Audiobooks for Kids of All Ages
Evolution & History of E-books
Despite the common e-book myths and backlashes, e-books have become the new face of famous textbooks and titles for bibliophiles. Its popularity shows a gradual increase, with a projected growth of 1.12 billion users by 2027. Meanwhile, its revenue is likely to show an annual growth rate of 2.01%. At such a pace, its market volume might stand at $15.9 billion USD by … [Read more...] about Evolution & History of E-books
KKR Likely to Sell Audiobook Publisher RBmedia
As per recent sources, KKR, the leading global investment company, is preparing to sell its portfolio company and audiobook publisher RBmedia. The price for the sales is likely to be $2 billion. KKR is known for offering diverse services like alternative asset management, insurance, and capital market solutions. They are renowned for generating high returns through a … [Read more...] about KKR Likely to Sell Audiobook Publisher RBmedia
Shueisha Will Have Their Own Webtoon App in 2024
Shueisha has made an announcement for their new webtoon app that's likely to be launched in 2024. The company, that's famous for providing top-notch entertainment through multiple platforms, said that its new webtoon app, Jump Toon, with its own dedicated offerings. Webtoons, originally a staple for South Koreans, are growing worldwide. As many as 30% of respondents (in a … [Read more...] about Shueisha Will Have Their Own Webtoon App in 2024
A Bookstore in the Airport: Story of Renaissance Books
Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport has a 43-year-old used bookstore. It's a hub for bibliophiles who need more of the library and books. The bookstore serves as a great pass time for early loiterers at the airport. Of course, e-books are an option, but even Gen Z prefers printed books over e-books. So, that justifies the trend. "Not something I see in many … [Read more...] about A Bookstore in the Airport: Story of Renaissance Books
AI and Its Effect on the Book Publishing Industry
Generative AI is likely to transform the book publishing industry. This transformation, in the future, may result in the obsolescence of the traditional publishing practices that are used by the domain. The change isn't limited to new technologies like ChatGPT alone. The industry is likely to witness many new techs/changes that may augment its operations with time. Once AI … [Read more...] about AI and Its Effect on the Book Publishing Industry
Growth in Audiobook Sales for 11th Year Straight: Here’s What the APA Report Says
The US has witnessed a growth of 10% in its overall revenue in the audiobook market. The reports sourced from the United States-based Audio Publishers Association claim that the values grew to US$1.8 billion in 2022. The numbers were issued on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Rising Trend of Audiobooks As per the latest data from Edison Research, audiobooks are becoming more and more … [Read more...] about Growth in Audiobook Sales for 11th Year Straight: Here’s What the APA Report Says
K Manga Browser Version Launched: Find the Details Here
Good news! Kodansha has launched its K Manga app for browsers as well. The platform that allows US audiences to read their favourite manga can now be accessed beyond their app version. The company announced on Wednesday, that is, May 31. K Manga is an app launched by Kodansha, with 400 titles and 60 Simulpubs. Its app version was launched last month for both Android and iOS … [Read more...] about K Manga Browser Version Launched: Find the Details Here
Japanese vs. American Manga Markets: What’s the Differences?
Manga has been a staple in Japan, with a market worth 676 billion Japanese yen in 2021. It takes up an extensive part of the publishing market and is often recognized for its variety and interesting story. While the genre is doing significantly well in Japan, its popularity has shot up worldwide too. Yet again, western readers have to catch up a lot with Eastern readers in … [Read more...] about Japanese vs. American Manga Markets: What’s the Differences?