The entire Harry Potter saga will be unleashed in Japan this summer using ePUB 3 to render the complex Japanese language characters. Pottermore also offers an online experience for readers to enjoy, and this will also be released in Japan in the next few months. Each of the ebooks is unabridged and text only, without enhancement. The ebooks are published in partnership with … [Read more...] about Harry Potter eBooks to Be Launched in Japan This Summer
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Kobo and ACCESS Reach Agreement for ePub 3 Book Reading Technology
Access has developed new ebook reading software called the NetFront BookReader v1.0 EPUB Edition. It has full support for EPUB 3 in addition to EPUB 2.0.1 and reproduces complex page layouts and Japanese characters (including vertical layouts and logographic kanji characters by incorporating furigana annotation, which was not possible through the conventional EPUB standard). … [Read more...] about Kobo and ACCESS Reach Agreement for ePub 3 Book Reading Technology
ALA 2012 Overshadowed by Concerns about eBook Lending
At the recent American Library Association conference in the Anaheim, California, the current state of ebook lending for public and academic libraries was a dark undercurrent throughout the multi-day event. Various panelists and keynote speakers urged librarians to be patient with the publishers who as of yet have not made much headway with the ALA on how to deliver bestselling … [Read more...] about ALA 2012 Overshadowed by Concerns about eBook Lending
What Does Brazil Mean to Amazon?
Talks of Amazon’s newest online distribution branch into foreign territory would mean a gateway into a new catalog of foreign language titles, along with the opportunity to reach out into the South American book market without having to take on costly overhead, development of property, and the frustrations of a whole new tax system.While critics like to point fingers at the … [Read more...] about What Does Brazil Mean to Amazon?
Not Just eBooks Anymore, Amazon Sponsors Pro Athlete Andy Macdonald
Amazon raised a few eyebrows several years ago when it began selling more than just books. The online retailer branched out with other forms of media such as movies and music, but then incorporated unrelated markets, everything from diapers and groceries to automotive accessories. While circling back to its roots in bookselling, Amazon veered off course again last year when it … [Read more...] about Not Just eBooks Anymore, Amazon Sponsors Pro Athlete Andy Macdonald
Judge Denies Penguin’s Motion to Go to Arbitration
While the class action lawsuit against Apple, Penguin and Macmillan moves forward at an ever slowing pace, lawyers on all sides of the issue are ready to pull a few more tricks from up their sleeves. Penguin filed a motion late last month to request that consumers be required to go to arbitration in order to seek damages for allegedly overpaying for their ebooks. Penguin’s … [Read more...] about Judge Denies Penguin’s Motion to Go to Arbitration
Hotel Indigo Implements Digital Bibles on Kindle eReaders
Hotel Indigo in the United Kingdom will stock all 148 rooms with a Kindle e-Reader. The company has decided to offer the bible in different languages and give you a purely digital experience. Hotel patrons also have the unique ability to download a copy of any other religious text – to the value of £5 or less – during their stay. Regular fiction books can also be purchased, … [Read more...] about Hotel Indigo Implements Digital Bibles on Kindle eReaders
O’Reilly adds Dropbox Sync to DRM-Free eBooks
O'Reilly Publishing is well known for their books aimed at the more tech savvy. Whether you are interested in programming in Java Script or Android, their eBooks are beloved by many. The publisher today has taken the unique step of allowing you to send to your Dropbox account any eBooks you purchase. This makes them accessible on any smartphone, tablet, PC or e-Reader with … [Read more...] about O’Reilly adds Dropbox Sync to DRM-Free eBooks
LULU Launches Publishing Advisor
LULU is one of the premier self-publishing destinations and today is launching a new product called "The Publishing Advisor." This is a new tool designed to give authors all the backgrounds and levels of experience customized publishing recommendations for their books, absolutely free.The Publishing Advisor tool starts off by asking five simple questions about your book. … [Read more...] about LULU Launches Publishing Advisor
Bookbaby and USA Government Form Partnership on eBooks
Bookbaby has just received perferred vendor status by the USA Goverment and soon will be providing a unique ebook service for them. Recently Bookbaby worked in conjuntion with the Government Services Administration (GSA) to modify its Terms of Service and discount schedule, clearing the way for US government agencies to utilize BookBaby eBook publishing products and services … [Read more...] about Bookbaby and USA Government Form Partnership on eBooks
WSJ Reports on Tracking Consumers’ e-Reading Habits
According to an article in today’s Wall Street Journal, e-reading is providing valuable but intrusive information to publishers. While the television and film industries have long relied on screenings and focus groups to provide feedback about the likes and dislikes in those forms of entertainment, participants are generally aware that they are taking part in a study. Tablet … [Read more...] about WSJ Reports on Tracking Consumers’ e-Reading Habits
Scholastic Adds National Geographic Kids’ Titles to Its Storia App
Now that we’re a month into the summer vacation for most public school students, the boredom is starting to creep in. Fortunately, Scholastic, the world's largest publisher of children's content, has come to the rescue by unveiling a new set of titles for its Storia e-reading app, all from National Geographic Kids.“Storia continues to earn praise from teachers, parents, … [Read more...] about Scholastic Adds National Geographic Kids’ Titles to Its Storia App
Zinio launches the Refer-a-Friend Program
Digital Newsstand Zinio has just launched their new referral program that allows customers to earn up to $100 in credit to download free magazines. Zinio members simply sign up for the Zinio Refer-a-Friend Program on Zinio.com. While there, they recommend Zinio to their friends, families, and communities by entering their name and email addresses within the Refer-a-Friend form. … [Read more...] about Zinio launches the Refer-a-Friend Program