ComiXology is one of the leading online portals for digital comics published by Archie, IDW, DC and Marvel. All of those leading publishing companies also run their own individual apps, but they are also run by ComiXology. Today a new way for authors to digitally self-published has been introduced.ComiXology Submit is a new program that will allow indie authors to submit … [Read more...] about ComiXology Submit – A New Self-Publishing Portal for Digital Comics
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Unglue.it Back In Action After Finding New Payments Provider
Unglue.it, whose launch earlier this year was only recently overshadowed by its news that it has had its first successful “ungluing,” was forced to halt future attempts at unglue it campaigns when it’s payment processor, Amazon Payments, decided to pull the plug on its acceptance of donations.What is ungluing? It’s the crowdfunding process by which individuals pledge … [Read more...] about Unglue.it Back In Action After Finding New Payments Provider
Royal National Institute for Blind People Calls on Publishers to do More
The Royal National Institute for Blind People is asking publishers in the United Kingdom to make digital content more accessible. This comes in prelude to Super Book Week' that runs from October 11th to the 18th. This is the time of year when autobiographies and celebrity books are released ahead of the holidays.The main issue is that in the UK only 7% of all books are … [Read more...] about Royal National Institute for Blind People Calls on Publishers to do More
StarWalk Kids eBook Platform Aimed at Educators
Created by two educational industry veterans, StarWalk Kids digital book platform is opening doors for teachers and parents to use ebooks in the educational setting. Seymour Simon and Liz Nealon, former creative director for Sesame Street, established the platform and launched with 150 ebook titles.“We are so pleased to be able to provide this important 21st Century … [Read more...] about StarWalk Kids eBook Platform Aimed at Educators
Amulet Brings to Digital Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney’s bestselling middle grade series Diary of a Wimpy Kid, closely following its recent box office success, is now available for pre-order for Kindle. The first seven books are available for the pre-order; books one through six will be delivered wirelessly on October 30th, and the seventh book, The Third Wheel, will be delivered on its publication date of November … [Read more...] about Amulet Brings to Digital Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Chicago Tribune Revives Content on Digital Platform
The award-winning Chicago Tribune, one of the nation’s most respected newspapers, has a weekly reach of about 4.8 million readers as part of its parent company’s other outlets. Now, the periodical portion of the Chicago Tribune Media Group will be pairing up with Agate Digital to release stored content in ebook form.According to a press release, “Agate Digital, an imprint … [Read more...] about Chicago Tribune Revives Content on Digital Platform
Feature: Vietnam Publishers Lobbying for War on eBook Piracy
Last week we published our first feature on the emergence of book piracy on the worldwide stage. We investigated occurrences in Thailand, Nigeria, and China and how their ebook culture works. Today we are looking at Vietnam, which has a very high degree of book digital piracy.Often when you buy an e-reader in a retail environment in Vietnam and its capital Hanoi, you will … [Read more...] about Feature: Vietnam Publishers Lobbying for War on eBook Piracy
eBook Review and Giveaway: National Gallery Releases Poetry Enhanced eBook
Enhanced ebooks have opened up new publishing possibilities in nearly every genre, from children’s books to textbooks to science fiction. Embedded videos, stunning full-color photographs, and audio clips have allowed readers to immerse themselves in the content like never before.The National Gallery in London has now released its own enhanced ebook to coincide with its … [Read more...] about eBook Review and Giveaway: National Gallery Releases Poetry Enhanced eBook
Rockstand eBook App Launched at Frankfurt Book Fair
Rockstand is the newest ebook reading app that readers can look forward to checking out. The app is currently compatible with the Android, iOS, and Windows platform, though representatives have stated that the company wishes to expand its reach to other operating systems like Blackberry as well in the future.Mr Praveen Rajpal, CEO, handygo Technologies Pvt Ltd said: "We are … [Read more...] about Rockstand eBook App Launched at Frankfurt Book Fair
Amazon Customers to Receive Account Credits from eBook Settlement
As part of the settlement terms in several states' Attorneys General lawsuits against some of the Big Six publishers over alleged ebook price fixing, Amazon customers received some welcome news today: they would be receiving account credits on eligible purchases. Three publishers, Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, and Simon&Schuster, settled out of court in the resulting … [Read more...] about Amazon Customers to Receive Account Credits from eBook Settlement
JK Rowling: Return to Kids’ Lit?
JK Rowling, author of the highly acclaimed bestselling Harry Potter series, spoke to over one million fans yesterday in a live webcast through Scholastic, Inc. The nearly hour-long webcast, broadcast via the internet to nearly a million students around the world, allowed participants to ask questions, learn more about the motivation behind the series, and garner interest in the … [Read more...] about JK Rowling: Return to Kids’ Lit?
Overdrive Media Console Now Available on the Amazon App Store
Earlier in the week, Overdrive announced that its app was available for download in the Barnes and Noble app store. Today the company has also assured us that its app is now ready to be downloaded from the Amazon Android Market, too!Overdrive is the premier company that most libraries deal with to facilitate the digital lending process. In the past, if you wanted this app … [Read more...] about Overdrive Media Console Now Available on the Amazon App Store
Author Elle Lothlorien on Adaptable Publishing
It’s happened to nearly ever avid reader. You invest yourself through money and time in a book and begin to get wrapped up in the story, only to find that the ending is not what you had anticipated or the characters don’t behave in the way you would have them behave. More than one book has been permanently ruined for the reader by allowing the wrong characters to enjoy a … [Read more...] about Author Elle Lothlorien on Adaptable Publishing