GoodeReader first reported on an ebook publication start-up from Digital Book World called Vook, who was in beta launch at the time but recently entered their full launch. The platform is already making a name for itself as a complete location for ebook publication by signing some major companies to its site.“Waterside Productions Inc. has always been an early adapter of … [Read more...] about Waterside, Vook Partner to Publish eBooks
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Elle Lothlorien, CreateSpace Start Alternate Ending Trend
While the feelings in the industry about fan fiction are mixed—some authors see it as flattering while others feel that using existing copyrighted characters and story lines is akin to piracy—a new trend in writing has opened up, thanks to the availability of digital publishing and print-on-demand. Authors are now able to discover where their reading fans would like to see the … [Read more...] about Elle Lothlorien, CreateSpace Start Alternate Ending Trend
Graphicly Shifting their Business Model into Digital Distribution
Graphicly is getting out of the business of selling comics and digital content directly to customers. Today the company announced they were closing their own app store and retiring their existing lineup of applications. The company intends on helping publishers and authors to get their books distributed to iBooks, Amazon and Barnes and Noble.Graphicly is completly revamping … [Read more...] about Graphicly Shifting their Business Model into Digital Distribution
Google Ends Its eBook Affiliates Program…Again
Google apparently has an on-again, off-again relationship with its independent bookstores and resellers, after the February uproar over terminating some of the indie bookstores’ seller status only to turn around and reinstate it for them with apologies. At the time, Google’s explanation was the need to streamline the process and make sure they were supporting the partners who … [Read more...] about Google Ends Its eBook Affiliates Program…Again
Amazon Introduces Spanish Language eBook Store
Amazon today unveiled a new Spanish eBook store called "eBooks Kindle en Español." This new version of the website is geared towards U.S. Spanish-speaking customers. There are new extensive help pages, and phone and email customer support in Spanish. U.S. customers can now shop for Spanish-language books in the new store on Amazon.com, or set any Kindle device to access a … [Read more...] about Amazon Introduces Spanish Language eBook Store
Apple, Pearson, and Macmillan Continue to Fight Against eBook Settlement
Apple, Pearson and Macmillan are fighting tooth and nail to bow down to pressure to settle their price fixing lawsuit raised by the EU and US Justice Department. Meanwhile, CBS Corp's Simon & Schuster Inc, HarperCollins Publishers Inc, and Lagardere SCA's Hachette Book Group just want it to be over.Last week sources at the USA Justice Department said on record that they … [Read more...] about Apple, Pearson, and Macmillan Continue to Fight Against eBook Settlement
Harry Potter eBooks Rake in 1.57 Million Dollars in 3 Days
The Harry Potter eBooks have been anticipated for years and finally went on sale last week. Since then, companies like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and others have been redirecting customers from their own ecosystems to buy the books directly from Pottermore.com. Demand has been crazy to say the least and in a recent interview with the Naked Book Podcast, CEO Charlie Redmayne … [Read more...] about Harry Potter eBooks Rake in 1.57 Million Dollars in 3 Days
Pew Internet Project Uncovers Firm Statistics on Digital Reading
The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has compiled and published the data from several surveys which polled people of various demographics about their digital reading habits. The report, published today, demonstrated consumers’ attitudes towards e-reading across various device platforms.Interesting … [Read more...] about Pew Internet Project Uncovers Firm Statistics on Digital Reading
Amazon’s KDP Select Contains Over 100K Titles
It’s the retail ebook platform that everyone loves to hate, at least according to its numerous critics, but Amazon’s April 4th report on the status of its KDP Select program would show otherwise. Authors who have opted to enroll their titles in the exclusive program and fans who buy up those titles seem to be supporting the program very well.When KDP Select first launched, … [Read more...] about Amazon’s KDP Select Contains Over 100K Titles
Blio eReading App Now Available on Azpen Tablets
With all the press surrounding the major names in tablet PCs, it’s easy to forget that there are a number of devices that not only offer the same quality in a do-it-all machine, but that can sometimes offer even superior performance, especially in e-reading.Baker&Taylor, the largest distributor of print and ebooks worldwide, has partnered with K-NFB Reading Technology … [Read more...] about Blio eReading App Now Available on Azpen Tablets
Next Media Launches Netflix Style Magazine Subscription Service for Android
Next Media has just officially released their first Android offering that gives you unlimited magazines per month for $15.00. Currently, there are only 32 different publications you can get, but the company promises to expand the content fairly soon. This is fantastic for people who want to try different publications, but not be locked into a singular subscription.Who … [Read more...] about Next Media Launches Netflix Style Magazine Subscription Service for Android
Lonely Planet Offers New eBook Guides in Time for the Olympics
Lonely Planet is well known for their travel guides that give people the heads up on destinations and adventure. The company announced today that it was making a new eBook series centered on experiences and guidance. The premise is advice on what to do when you are in the UK for a weekend or very short stay.The first ebook focuses on the UK and the free things you can do! … [Read more...] about Lonely Planet Offers New eBook Guides in Time for the Olympics
Apple’s Price Fixing Suit May Have Hurt Indie Authors
Apple and five of the Big Six publishers are still undergoing a Department of Justice investigation into an alleged price fixing agreement in order to muscle out Amazon’s 90% control of the ebook market in 2010, just in time for the iPad to make its way to the market. But as the information on the supposed collusion begins to surface, a number of other affected parties have … [Read more...] about Apple’s Price Fixing Suit May Have Hurt Indie Authors
Softlink Extends Overdrive License for Corporate and Academic Libraries
Overdrive is the leading company that facilitates the process of borrowing digital content from your local library. Last year, the company signed an agreement with Softlink to bring ebooks and audiobooks to libraries and schools all over Australia. Today Softlink signed a new distribution agreement with Overdrive that allows corporate and academic libraries to enjoy full access … [Read more...] about Softlink Extends Overdrive License for Corporate and Academic Libraries