Pocketbook first burst on the scene in 2007, releasing a slew of e-readers and enjoying a presence from Kansas to Kiev. Pocketbook e-readers were hardly available in the retail sphere and were mainly relegated to being a purely online product. In the last six months, the company has abandoned the USA market completely and has undergone a complete management shift in the … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Abandons the US Market, Scales Back Worldwide Operations
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Acquires Assets from John Wiley
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced late last week that it has acquired a number of popular assets from John Wiley and Sons. The Betty Crocker series, Better Homes and Garden, Webster’s New World Reference Titles, and CliffsNotes Guides are now property of HMH.Wiley’s celebrated cookbook collection did very well for the company, but Houghton gave the CEO an offer he could … [Read more...] about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Acquires Assets from John Wiley
Dark Horse Launches New Android App
After almost a year of beta testing, the comics publisher Dark Horse launched its Android app this week, bringing Star Wars, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Hellboy comics to a new platform.Dark Horse is the only major non-manga comics publisher to set up its own digital comics service rather than signing on with ComiXology or Comics Plus, the most popular digital comics … [Read more...] about Dark Horse Launches New Android App
Thalia Launching the Cybook Odyssey HD in November
Thalia is one of the largest retail book stores in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The company has a longstanding relationship with e-reader company Bookeen, and the two will provide customers with the latest tech for the holidays. Thalia will offer the brand new Cybook Odyssey HD FrontLight and Odyssey 2013 edition within the next few weeks. Both Cybook Odysseys will be … [Read more...] about Thalia Launching the Cybook Odyssey HD in November
DC Digital Comic Sales Increase by Over 200% from Last Year
DC was the first major comic book company to adopt a strategic digital philosophy in 2011. The company mandated that when physical issues hit the store shelves, the electronic versions will be available on the same day. The company relaunched all of the established franchises to appeal to a wider audience and it looks like the gambit paid off. DC announced today that it has … [Read more...] about DC Digital Comic Sales Increase by Over 200% from Last Year
Blurb Unveils New Tools to Self-Publish Magazines
Digital Self-Publishing has grown tremendously in the last few years. Many major players in the game have all unveiled tools and content distribution methods to help authors gain exposure and make money. Comic books, graphic novels, ebooks, and kids books all have viable avenues for people to pursue. One of the main elements that has been left out the mix is magazines. Blurb is … [Read more...] about Blurb Unveils New Tools to Self-Publish Magazines
Simon & Schuster Experiences 20% Increase in Digital Sales in Q3
Simon & Schuster has reported its third quarter earnings today and digital revenue is up 20% over the same period last year and represented approximately 21% of total publishing revenues. Best-selling titles in the third quarter included Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Black List by Brad Thor.Most major publishing companies saw massive digital gains in the 3rd … [Read more...] about Simon & Schuster Experiences 20% Increase in Digital Sales in Q3
Zinio Is Developing Cloud Reader for Magazines
Zinio is revising its website in the coming weeks and will soon be unleashing a brand new HTML5 based reading solution. This will allow customers to access fully featured issues on any PC, MAC, or tablet PC. You will be able to purchase single issues or take out a new subscription on any platform. The company is currently running a beta version of the reader on a revised … [Read more...] about Zinio Is Developing Cloud Reader for Magazines
NewspaperDirect Poised to Release PressReader for BB10
NewspaperDirect has confirmed today that its original PressReader app will be available on the Blackberry 10 platform.The company intends on bringing over its massive library of more than 2,300 full-content digital newspapers and magazines from 100 countries in 56 languages.“We are committed to giving our subscribers and those of our SmartEdition publishing partners the … [Read more...] about NewspaperDirect Poised to Release PressReader for BB10
Random House Takes Full Control of Mondadori
Bertelsmann, the parent company of Random House, has gained controlling interest in Mondadori. This is Random House's Latin American and Spanish outfit that it ran in conjunction with the original Mondadori group. The merger is a savvy move by Random House to further consolidate its digital presence in a growing Spanish market.Random House Mondadori’s divisions publish … [Read more...] about Random House Takes Full Control of Mondadori
EU Receives a Settlement Offer from Apple and Top Publishers
Earlier this year, the Justice Department in the USA launched an investigation against Apple and the big six publishers. The authorities were looking into the entire Agency model, where the publishers collectively determined the price on the digital content. Most of the publishers settled out of court, while Apple, Macmillian, and Penguin continue to fight. The European Union … [Read more...] about EU Receives a Settlement Offer from Apple and Top Publishers
Good e-Reader Welcomes New Staff Writer Brigid Alverson
Good e-Reader is proud to welcome our new staff writer Brigid Alverson! She is a freelance journalist who currently writes for MTV Geek, Publishers Weekly, and Comic Book Resources. Brigid will bring her unique perspective on the Digital Comic industry to Good e-Reader starting next week. She will begin to profile all of the companies who have a presence in the digital realm … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Welcomes New Staff Writer Brigid Alverson
How HTML5 Based Books Will Disrupt the Digital Publishing Sector
Many digital publishing companies are increasingly looking to iOS and Google Android to make standalone apps for their ebooks or digital properties. They also deal with the traditional ebook format that is available via online retailers like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo. Dedicated app development geared towards a singular platform normally warrants an extensive … [Read more...] about How HTML5 Based Books Will Disrupt the Digital Publishing Sector