Z-Library has over 11.2 million eBooks and almost 85 million articles available on their website. However, viewed from the perspective of publishers, Z-Library is not only unfair competition but also highly illegal under copyright law. The National Publishing Union, an industry group representing more than 700 members in the publishing sector, in France has got approval to ban … [Read more...] about Major ebook piracy site blocked in France and India
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How to Market Your Bookstore Using Instagram
No one ever said starting a business would be easy, but if your bookstore isn't getting the foot traffic you expected, it may be time to turn to social media. Instagram is an excellent platform for businesses to show off and connect with potential customers. And with the book Instagram community thriving, there's never been a better time for bookstores to grow their social … [Read more...] about How to Market Your Bookstore Using Instagram
Canadian ebook sales were strong in 2021
Canadians continued to be enamored with reading reading digital books. Over half of all publishers (52%) saw increases in ebook revenue compared with 2020 and just over a quarter of all publishers (28%) saw increases in audiobook revenue in the same period. This bodes well for the digital publishing industry and also companies that sell e-readers and ebooks, such as Amazon and … [Read more...] about Canadian ebook sales were strong in 2021
Norway-based Ludenso launches its AR tool for publishers in the UK
Norwegian educational technology company Ludenso is all set to introduce its new augmented reality (AR) platform which it said has been designed specifically for publishers. As The Bookseller reported, the tool created by Ludenso will allow editorial teams to integrate videos, audio, links, and 3D models within new or even existing print textbooks to make them more engaging to … [Read more...] about Norway-based Ludenso launches its AR tool for publishers in the UK
HarperCollins Audiobook and ebook sales increased by 4%
HarperCollins is one of the largest publishers in the world. They have just reported over two billion dollars in revenue in their fiscal year, which started in June 2021 and ended in June 2022. Digital sales increased 4% compared to the prior year, this was driven by continued growth in digital audiobook sales. After rising in fiscal 2021, e-book sales fell. For the year, … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Audiobook and ebook sales increased by 4%
Amazon is dominating the digital book market
The ongoing saga on whether the US will allow the merger of Penguin Random House and Simon and Shuster continues. Markus Dohle, chief executive officer of the biggest publisher, Penguin Random House, bemoaned his company’s declining market share in book sales as he testified in support of a $2.18 billion merger with Simon & Schuster.Dohle told the judge at an antitrust … [Read more...] about Amazon is dominating the digital book market
Judge recommends dropping lawsuit against Amazon and Publishers for price fixing ebooks
A class action lawsuit was brought to a southern district of New York last year claiming Amazon and many of the worlds largest publishers — Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster — agreed to price fix the price of ebooks. This would keep the prices artificially, so customers would have to pay more. Last week, the US magistrate Judge … [Read more...] about Judge recommends dropping lawsuit against Amazon and Publishers for price fixing ebooks
Pearson wants to convert ebooks and textbooks to NFTS
Pearson is one of the largest publishers of textbooks and they are looking to make money from second-hand books by turning them into non-fungible tokens (NFTS).This is a stark departure from their normal business operations, which involve selling new print or digital textbooks or using a subscription platform to get access to a bunch of digital editions.The print editions … [Read more...] about Pearson wants to convert ebooks and textbooks to NFTS
Penguin Random House is trying to thwart the US Justice Department
Penguin Random House wants to move ahead with their acquisition of Simon and Shuster. The one hurdle that is blocking it, is the US Justice Department that is citing anti-trust concerns. The publisher as just filed their pre-trial brief and there is some key takeaways. The most notable is this is a pro-consumer acquisition that will allow Simon & Schuster and its editors … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House is trying to thwart the US Justice Department
Publishers are out for blood against Internet Archive
Today, member companies of the Association of American Publishers (AAP) filed a motion for summary judgment in the copyright infringement lawsuit against Internet Archive, first filed on June 1, 2020 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The filings show that IA’s illegal mass scanning, public display, and distribution of literary works are … [Read more...] about Publishers are out for blood against Internet Archive
Will you record Podcasts on Spotify?
Spotify is known for their music catalog and they are the largest player in this space, with Apple a close second. In recent years, podcasts have been a growing part of everyone's digital strategy. Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify are all giants in this space and they lock up big name celebrities' for exclusive contracts. What about everyone else? It is hard … [Read more...] about Will you record Podcasts on Spotify?
New Study Shows Audiobook Increase in France
A new study from France’s publishers shows that French audiobook fans are moving away from tape and CDs to embrace digital audio, according to a May 4th Publishing Perspectives article.May is “Audio Book Month” in France, according to the Syndicat national de l’édition (SNE). The French Publishers Association (SNE) is France’s trade association of book publishers, … [Read more...] about New Study Shows Audiobook Increase in France
Hachette ebook sales declined in the past three months of 2022
Hachette is one of the largest publishers in the world and they have just announced their first quarter earnings. Sales increased by 8.7% and they generated $591 million USD in the first three months of 2022. Digital book sales accounted for 8.1% of total publishing in 2022, compared to 9% in the first quarter of 2021. Sales of downloadable audiobooks continued to improve and … [Read more...] about Hachette ebook sales declined in the past three months of 2022
Libraries Unintentionally Offered ‘Hate’ Books via Digital Services
Hoopla and OneDrive are digital media services used by more than 8,500 libraries in the US, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. They allow library patrons access to movies, audiobooks, and ebooks. Libraries buy a subscription to their services, and unlike buying physical books, librarians don’t always have input or control of what’s included. Recently, some librarians have … [Read more...] about Libraries Unintentionally Offered ‘Hate’ Books via Digital Services