As digital publishers battle it out to produce the most innovative content in order to compete for consumers’ reading dollars, one developer of children’s content has found that the key to dynamic material lies in the new iPad retina screen. iStoryTime, creators of a number of top-selling iTunes app books for children and the definitive source for material utilizing DreamWorks’ … [Read more...] about Digital Publishers and iStorytime Develop Content Specifically for the New iPad
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Print-On-Demand: The Future of Publishing? A Talk with Richard Curtis
Richard Curtis, literary agent and founder of the oldest independent ebook publishing company E-Reads, recently posted an article for Digital Book World on where print-on-demand can potentially take the publishing industry and what price barriers are currently stopping it from faring as well as it potentially can. Curtis spoke with GoodeReader today about where POD can lead the … [Read more...] about Print-On-Demand: The Future of Publishing? A Talk with Richard Curtis
Softlink and Overdrive brings Harry Potter books to Australia
Softlink is the leading content distribution system in Australia and formed a relationship with Overdrive last year to bring digital eBook lending to schools and libraries. Softlink announced today that they are now offering the entire line of Harry Potter eBooks in Australia.Following the Harry Potter lending announcement last month, Softlink has keenly anticipated the … [Read more...] about Softlink and Overdrive brings Harry Potter books to Australia
Something Bigger Than Enhanced eBooks?
With so many tablets on the market and new improvements being added with every new launch (think “retina screen”), it’s no wonder that many in digital publishing are scrambling to develop the mind-blowing content to take full advantage of the newly available technology.iStoryTime, award-winning creators of children’s enhanced ebook apps, has already announced its latest … [Read more...] about Something Bigger Than Enhanced eBooks?
HarperCollins sees Tremenous Growth in the UK partly due to eBooks
HarperCollins based in the United Kingdom has released some staggering numbers that have propelled it into a three year high. The company made $389 million dollars in the year ending in June 2011. Sales of eBooks during this time have risen by almost 700% and account for 10% of the overall sales. The company also is starting to focus on the Australian market and are starting to … [Read more...] about HarperCollins sees Tremenous Growth in the UK partly due to eBooks
New Kindle Single by Kurt Vonnegut Is out Now
A long lost Kurt Vonnegut autobiographical manuscript called Basic Training has been issued as a Kindle Single. It is available now on Amazon for $1.99 and is a 22,000-word social commentary written about 60 years ago when Vonnegut was 30.What is this book all about? Jason Kirk of Amazon said "Kurt Vonnegut's posthumous books have proved as surprising and wonderful as … [Read more...] about New Kindle Single by Kurt Vonnegut Is out Now
eBook Appeal Has International Following
An article issued by The Bookseller today revealed some interesting numbers regarding the adoption of ebooks and the attitudes towards electronic reading worldwide. While the US and UK have enjoyed enthusiastic response to ebooks in general, still other countries have lagged behind, until now.The article points out that Australia and India are next behind current adoptive … [Read more...] about eBook Appeal Has International Following
FastPencil Makes Self- and Small Press ePublishing Possible
Now that many of the barriers and critical stigmas associated with independent publishing have been stripped away, a large number of authors are opting to create their own small press publishing imprints to produce and market their works. As more writers take advantage of the ease and convenience of digital platforms, many have begun to seek the support of established companies … [Read more...] about FastPencil Makes Self- and Small Press ePublishing Possible
Overdrive and Libraries Will Start Lending Harry Potter eBooks March 29th
Overdrive and public libraries will begin dispensing the Harry Potter eBooks that were just released today. People have been waiting for the digital versions for a long time and now you can read them for free!It was confirmed that Overdrive would begin lending out the Harry Potter Books around six months ago. In the last few weeks the company had begun issuing pre-orders to … [Read more...] about Overdrive and Libraries Will Start Lending Harry Potter eBooks March 29th
eBook of the Week: Inanimate Alice
This week’s GoodeReader eBook of the Week is for those readers who may not have made up their minds about a which dedicated e-reader is right for them, as this title is available for viewing and reading through a web browser. It also make it perfect for those readers with a tablet and wi-fi access. The best part of this title, though, is it’s only one shining example of how … [Read more...] about eBook of the Week: Inanimate Alice
Harry Potter eBooks Go on Sale Today through Pottermore
The wait is finally over and the speculation can be put to rest. All seven books in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, along with the audio downloads, will be made available today through her world building site, Pottermore. This marks the first time the ebooks are available—legally, that is—to the fans.This was actually Rowling’s original intent when Pottermore was … [Read more...] about Harry Potter eBooks Go on Sale Today through Pottermore
Vook’s Recent Full Launch Hailed as a “Game Changer” in eBook Publishing
In January, GoodeReader interviewed Vook VP of Business Development Matt Cavner at Digital Book World about a digital publishing model that Publisher’s Weekly has called a “game changer” in the world of ebooks. Cavner once again spoke to GoodeReader about last week’s full launch of the site and what it can mean for both established authors and indie newcomers.“It has been … [Read more...] about Vook’s Recent Full Launch Hailed as a “Game Changer” in eBook Publishing
Libranda, OverDrive Take On eBook Library Lending in Spain
One of the polarizing issues in the U.S. ebook market right now is the conflict over public library access to ebook titles for lending, but we may be able to take a lesson from Libranda’s new partnership with OverDrive to afford access to new and bestselling ebook titles to library patrons in Spain. While it will be some time before the model can be declared a success or a … [Read more...] about Libranda, OverDrive Take On eBook Library Lending in Spain