Juliette Garside for The Observer spoke with the head of HarperCollins UK about the wild shifts in the publishing industry over the last few years. Victoria Barnsley, CEO of the UK and international divisions, spoke eagerly about the hottest title coming from the publisher this year, and it’s not a book; it’s a tablet-based reading app, a complete reinvention of the well-known … [Read more...] about HarperCollins’ Head on the Changing Role of Publisher
Digital Publishing News
Good e-Reader Week in Review – Aug 20th to Aug 25th 2012
Welcome to your favorite weekly roundup of all the latest digital publishing, eBook, e-Reader and Tablet PC news. Over the last week I went on vacation for a few days to sunny Salts Spring Island in British Columbia! Aside from that, lots of news has transpired in the industry. Website Lendink managed to move to a new web-host, which means the nemesis of indie authors is back … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Week in Review – Aug 20th to Aug 25th 2012
eBook Review: Pushing The Limits by Katie McGarry
Verdict: 5 Stars Even though studies have shown that teens are the demographic of readers who are least likely to opt for personal digital reading, choosing instead to reserve their devices for social connection or school work, there is a wealth of great content coming out in digital format for the young adult audience. McGarry’s Pushing The Limits (Harlequin Teen) is just one … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Pushing The Limits by Katie McGarry
Publishers Breaking Down Print, Digital Barriers
Random House Canada, a division of the major print publisher, has launched an online magazine and an ebook platform that is blurring the lines between the expected roles of the publisher and the current popularity of digital publishing. Named after a 19th century essayist, the online magazine, Hazlitt, will feature new content and short form reading. The ebook platform, Hazlitt … [Read more...] about Publishers Breaking Down Print, Digital Barriers
USA Library Invites Indie Authors to Submit eBooks
The Washington County Library System in the United States have been growing their ebook collection to a respectable number in the last few years. To stimulate further growth, the entire system is employing an innovative method to develop their ebook portfolio. Local authors are encouraged to submit their own novels in electronic format to add to the existing library system … [Read more...] about USA Library Invites Indie Authors to Submit eBooks
File Scanning Service 1DollarScan Causes Fear of Piracy
On the surface, the concept behind San Jose-based file scanning company 1DollarScan is both simple and practical. Send a piece of print material to the company, and upon signing the user agreement and making payment, the company will send back a PDF of the material sent. This is an ideal service for companies with large volumes of documents that need to be stored, newspapers or … [Read more...] about File Scanning Service 1DollarScan Causes Fear of Piracy
Bilbary Partners with Libraries for Mutual Financial Benefit
GoodeReader first covered ebook retailer startup Bilbary earlier this year, as well as at their meet up during this year’s BookExpo America publishing event. Today, Bilbary announced its first major US library partnership that will put ebooks in front of readers and much needed funding in library pockets.By adding the Bilbary button to their online catalogs, libraries can … [Read more...] about Bilbary Partners with Libraries for Mutual Financial Benefit
LexisNexis Legal eBooks Now Available via Amazon
If you are a diligent young scholar embarking this year into the legal field, you may have a new wellspring of ebooks. LexisNexis is one of the premier legal ebook companies and has brought a ton of content to the Amazon bookstore today.Several hundred ebook titles from the LexisNexis collection are available for purchase in the Kindle Store, featuring a number of … [Read more...] about LexisNexis Legal eBooks Now Available via Amazon
Kobo Writing Life Authors to Earn a Bonus of 10% on eBook Royalties This Fall
When Kobo launched their new self-publishing program a few months ago, it provided authors with a unique system unlike any other. You can easily keep track of sales as their occur in real time and set different prices in each market you are marketing your book. Today the company announced a 10% royalty increase from September to November 30th, bringing the total amount garnered … [Read more...] about Kobo Writing Life Authors to Earn a Bonus of 10% on eBook Royalties This Fall
CourseSmart and STEPP Conduct a Study on the Accessibility of eTextbooks
GoodeReader reported on digital textbook publisher CourseSmart’s involvement in a multi-year study by STEPP (STudent Erent Pilot Project) on how the rental of digital textbooks are affecting learning outcomes at the higher education level, with a special focus on providing easier and more cost effective accessibility for students with special needs. This week, Cindy Clarke, … [Read more...] about CourseSmart and STEPP Conduct a Study on the Accessibility of eTextbooks
Amazon.com Selling eBooks in India
Authors who checked their Kindle Direct Publishing dashboards this morning found an unheralded surprise: the drop down box that lists the different international Amazon sales channels for authors’ ebooks sales on Amazon.com now quietly reads, “Amazon.com (includes India).” Literally overnight, the retailer opened up its ebook distribution channel to customers from the second … [Read more...] about Amazon.com Selling eBooks in India
Barnes and Noble Reports a Slowing in Financial Losses
Barnes and Noble released its quarterly financial report which showed a decrease in the company’s losses for the quarter. While the college division didn’t fare well as it was a period of down time for universities, demand for the company’s newest NOOK, the GlowLight backlit e-ink reader, meant consumers clamored for more e-readers than the retailer could keep in stock.Some … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Reports a Slowing in Financial Losses
New Bestseller List Gives More Accurate Data
Success stories of indie authors and self-published authors making the major bestseller lists are becoming more and more commonplace, especially in this climate of digital reading and an appreciation for the DIY authors. But Digital Book World has been at work on a more accurate picture of how books are selling, since the typical lower priced indie ebook may sell more copies … [Read more...] about New Bestseller List Gives More Accurate Data
Apple Sees a Publishing Backlash in Germany Due to Discounted iTunes Giftcards
One of the ways Apple has solidified its position as one of the dominant market forces with its iTunes ecosystem is with the savvy marketing of giftcards. Not only does it make a good gift, but also allows people who do not have access to a credit card to purchase ebooks, games, and apps. Recently, in order to stimulate sales, companies like Walmart are offering $100.00 … [Read more...] about Apple Sees a Publishing Backlash in Germany Due to Discounted iTunes Giftcards