Public libraries have been teetering on the brink of extinction for years, a fact that doesn't seem likely to improve in the near future given the economic situations that lead local governments to take aim at the libraries as a primary target. And despite data that shows 91% survey respondents believe libraries are vital to the overall health and growth of a community, they … [Read more...] about Slashed Budgets Mean Libraries Need Digital Lending More than Ever
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CourseSmart, Naseej Ink Agreement for Arab Digital Textbooks
One of the more exciting applications for digital publishing has always been in the educational sphere, allowing instant downloads and cost-effective purchasing of digital textbooks to penetrate academic markets around the world. As device proliferation continues to move forward globally, the academic content providers are following closely behind to ensure that the content is … [Read more...] about CourseSmart, Naseej Ink Agreement for Arab Digital Textbooks
eBook Review: Simple Perfection by Abbi Glines
Verdict: 3 StarsThe bizarrely addictive love story that Glines started in Twisted Perfection comes full circle in the follow up title, Simple Perfection. And despite the alternating POV on a chapter-by-chapter basis, coupled with the overly simplified view of mental illness, it was a fun, quick read.Having said that, Glines followed suit like so many of her … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Simple Perfection by Abbi Glines
The “New” Self-Publishing
When self-publishing first began to take off as a viable option for authors (at least in terms of publishing and book sales, if not exactly for acceptance and respect), a typical scenario involved "resorting" to self-publishing after disappointment from the traditional industry. But that is rapidly changing, with more and more authors not even considering traditional publishing … [Read more...] about The “New” Self-Publishing
eBooks Overtaking Global Markets
The publishing industry has endured several years' worth of "yes it is, no it isn't" information concerning ebook penetration into the reading market, and formal numbers are finally demonstrating that ebooks are not a fad--while still acknowledging openly that print books aren't going away any time soon either.So what's behind the rumor mill that ebooks are or are not … [Read more...] about eBooks Overtaking Global Markets
Understanding the Lack of Ownership with Digital Comics and eBooks
When you go and buy a comic book or paperback novel from your local bookstore, there is a clear understanding of ownership. You simply pay for the title, bring it home and it is  yours to keep and loan out to friends as you see fit. When it comes to eBooks and digital comics the entire situation is more convoluted, 99% of the time you do not own the book you purchased, you are … [Read more...] about Understanding the Lack of Ownership with Digital Comics and eBooks
New Book on Snowden Demonstrates Lag of Publishing Industry
A new book, to be released by Vintage Books (Knopf) next month, will provide interested readers with an in-depth account of the Edward Snowden scandal, from start to finish. Beginning with a team from The Guardian being invited to hear what this one-time senior security official with the NSA had to tell following his email that promised the dirt, and winding through a tricky … [Read more...] about New Book on Snowden Demonstrates Lag of Publishing Industry
Hugh Howey, Jennifer Weiner Strike Back at an Industry They’ve Left Behind
In what is merely a startling coincidence, two well-known self-published authors have been at the center of a very telling look at the publishing industry this week. In a piece for Harper's Magazine, writer Jesse Baron eloquently outlines the saga of authors, namely Jennifer Weiner, who have worked futilely for inclusion and respect for indie authors from the mainstream … [Read more...] about Hugh Howey, Jennifer Weiner Strike Back at an Industry They’ve Left Behind
Smashwords Once Again Named to Forbes’ List
The quiet underdog in the ebook publishing and distribution arena has long been Smashwords, a site known for its ease of use and welcome of nearly every genre. But the site that so many readers--and even self-published authors--are not all that familiar with is actually accumulating impressive numbers, with over 80,000 authors and publishers launching more than 230,000 ebooks, … [Read more...] about Smashwords Once Again Named to Forbes’ List
App Ratings Show Readers Prefer OverDrive for eBook Lending
As library ebook lending for both academic and public institutions continues to make steady progress, libraries are finally able to "shop" the competition to provide the best user experience for their patrons, the largest catalogs of bestselling titles, and investigate the available features of different platforms. With different choices and different publishers participating … [Read more...] about App Ratings Show Readers Prefer OverDrive for eBook Lending
Pro Wrestling Comes to Publishing
As the popularity of professional wrestling continues to grow, it seems fairly obvious that publishers would want to capitalize on the public interest in the entertainment-based sport. But to fully realize the unique book needs of wrestling, specifically as it pertains to the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) company, Penguin Group called on its DK Publishing company to … [Read more...] about Pro Wrestling Comes to Publishing
Amazon Publishing Announces New Christian Imprint Waterfall Press
Amazon's traditional publishing house Amazon Publishing has a number of genre specific imprints under its label, and today has announced its newest family member, Waterfall Press. This imprint will focus specifically on fiction and non-fiction Christian titles. The books will be published under Brilliance Publishing's leadership, one of the Amazon companies.“Brilliance has … [Read more...] about Amazon Publishing Announces New Christian Imprint Waterfall Press
Adobe Cracks Down on Piracy with New ePub and PDF DRM
Adobe has just pushed out new Digital Rights Management encryption system for their entire line of publishing products. This was designed to make changes to the security of of ePub and PDF Files. Adobe is claiming that the new changes to one of the most popular electronic book formats in the world is the most secure they have ever produced.The new set of DRM for ePub files … [Read more...] about Adobe Cracks Down on Piracy with New ePub and PDF DRM