In the ongoing and tension-filled proceedings against Apple for its role in an anti-trust investigation and resulting lawsuit brought by the Department of Justice and multiple states' attorney general, the company has fought back at nearly every turn. Some have questioned whether this was more a matter of principle than anything else, as the attorneys' fees alone have to have … [Read more...] about Apple Settles Out of Court in $840M Lawsuit
E-Book News
UK Groups, Authors Rally to Support Reading in Prisons
Inmates' access to books has come under threat in the UK and other countries as have worked to ban outside reading material from entering correctional facilities. While the measure is obviously not aimed at reducing literacy or blocking access to entertainment, education, or information, it is instead an unfortunate sweeping catch-all aimed at reducing contraband.In the US, … [Read more...] about UK Groups, Authors Rally to Support Reading in Prisons
eBook Publisher Ups Author Royalty to 80%, Offers Sales Transparency
One of the most misunderstood and often debated issues in digital publishing is how ebooks should be priced. Whether it's the latest title from a legacy publisher's hottest author, or a graduate-level biochemistry textbook, there is a severe disillusion on the part of the reading public that ebooks should automatically be exponentially cheaper than print books, and it's a topic … [Read more...] about eBook Publisher Ups Author Royalty to 80%, Offers Sales Transparency
eBook Review: Burn For Me by Ilona Andrews
Verdict: 5 StarsOne of the greatest things about attending an event like BookExpo is having CEOs and publishers literally reach into their bags and hand you books that the rest of the world won't be seeing for another four or five months. That right there is worth one star, and Andrews' writing earns the rest of them.Good e-Reader has argued for some time that all of … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Burn For Me by Ilona Andrews
UK Self-Published Titles Increased by 79%
New data released by Nielsen Book Scan shows that self-published sales are on the rise in the UK, even as print sales and total book sales continue to drop and ebook sales of traditional publishers increased by 20%. The report provided an interesting and comprehensive look at a number of the characteristics associated with this publishing route.First, the fastest growing … [Read more...] about UK Self-Published Titles Increased by 79%
Wiley Acquires SimBioSys, Accelerates Research Tools
The world of publishing, especially scholarly and academic publishing, isn't just about putting information on paper and selling it to schools. As information solutions provider John Wiley & Sons knows, it's really about making data and information available to the people who need it most.In an statement from earlier today, Wiley announced the acquisition of SimBioSys, a … [Read more...] about Wiley Acquires SimBioSys, Accelerates Research Tools
Hachette Derives 60% of eBook Revenue from Amazon
Amazon and Hachette are locked in a contract battle that may decide the future of the publishing industry. Amazon wants lower prices on print and digital titles so it can increase its profit margins, Hachette is obviously resistant to the entire concept. Amazon has disabled pre-orders of all Hachette titles and has implemented a five week shipping delay on a huge catalog of … [Read more...] about Hachette Derives 60% of eBook Revenue from Amazon
Smashwords Adds Daily Sales Reports for Authors
With so much emphasis and recent news on authors and what they truly earn, the industry as a whole is taking a good look at how this information is shared with the content creators. Traditional publishers have long issued quarterly sales reports to their authors, often distributed three months after the fact, and that's one of the many reasons authors cite for trying to go it … [Read more...] about Smashwords Adds Daily Sales Reports for Authors
Book Review: 1001 Tips for Writers by William A Gordon
Verdict: 5 StarsAny fans of either quotations or writing will want to keep this reference on hand. This fun volume has compiled over one thousand quotes from major players in the writing and publishing industries and, while fun to peruse, actually contains cited words of wisdom from names that many would-be authors will recognize.According to a press release from … [Read more...] about Book Review: 1001 Tips for Writers by William A Gordon
Mosio Adds a Layer of Relevance to Libraries
Libraries are certainly working under difficult constraints while working to remain a relevant source of community support and engagement. The constant slashing of budgets, reductions in staff and hours of operation, and the obstacles libraries have faced in ebook lending have all led to stress levels of many libraries. But a new service from Mosio will add a layer of relevance … [Read more...] about Mosio Adds a Layer of Relevance to Libraries
Dedicated Audiobooks App for Romance Fans Coming to iOS
Audiobooks.com, the streaming and downloading audiobook service for fans of the format, announced its new dedicated romance app that will put bestselling steamy titles in one easily found location. This app, available currently only for iOS, will contain thousands of new titles and best sellers, and a large and growing selection of audiobooks to choose from. Authors like … [Read more...] about Dedicated Audiobooks App for Romance Fans Coming to iOS
Macmillan Buys into the eBook Subscription Model via Skoobe
In North America there are a number of eBook subscription sites that have suddenly caught the attention of major publishers. Scribd, Entitle and Oyster all make themselves accessible on iOS and to a lesser degree Android. It is suddenly quite viable for readers and publishers to buy into the whole 'Netflix for eBooks' concept. Macmillan is not sitting idly in the sidelines and … [Read more...] about Macmillan Buys into the eBook Subscription Model via Skoobe
Onarbor Addresses Academic Publishing Challenges with Crowdsourcing, Peer Review
Scholarly publishing is a constant source of contention within the academic community, as the pressure to publish has led to a division of sorts between what is considered worthy publication and what amounts to little more than a scam. The requirement to publish academic papers, journal articles, and even full-length titles in various fields is often a deciding factor in … [Read more...] about Onarbor Addresses Academic Publishing Challenges with Crowdsourcing, Peer Review