Book piracy in Italy is a clear and present danger, something that can pose a significant threat to the book industry as a whole. As PublishingPerspective reported, this has been revealed by Ipsos, a renowned market research firm that was commissioned recently by the Association of Italian Publishers (Associazione Italiana Editori, AIE) to gain a better insight into the … [Read more...] about Italian Publishers sound the alarm on ebook piracy
Onyx BOOX Anniversary Sale is here
Onyx Boox has announced the commencement of its Anniversary Sale. This will lead to discounts on any purchases made in the main shop and the Euro shop. Discounts available include $20 or $50 on all orders above $300 and $600 respectively. The sale runs from March 8th till March 24th. To avail of the $20 discount, you need to apply the code BOOX20 while the discount code to … [Read more...] about Onyx BOOX Anniversary Sale is here
Brandon Sanderson’s bold stand for author rights
In a groundbreaking move that has sent ripples throughout the publishing industry, acclaimed fantasy author Brandon Sanderson has successfully negotiated higher audio royalties for all audiobooks on Audible. As DigitalMusicNews reported, this marks a significant win for authors' rights while introducing some much-needed transparency in digital publishing. For authors on the … [Read more...] about Brandon Sanderson’s bold stand for author rights
These Books were made into Oscar-Nominated film adaptations in 2024
Image credit: The Seattle Times Movies based on books often make people want to read the original stories. This feeling gets stronger during the Academy Awards when films get extra attention. Before the 2024 Oscars, three books turned into nominated movies in 2023. Each of these books adds its special flavour to the film. Poor ThingsFirst on this list is ''Poor … [Read more...] about These Books were made into Oscar-Nominated film adaptations in 2024
RUERTU RT-BE-103C e-note comes with 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 display
Here comes a new e-note device, the RUERTU RT-BE-103C. The company has its roots in China and may not have much of a presence just yet, at least not in the international market. That said, there is something interesting with the e-note it has up for sale - its specs are eerily similar to the InkNote Color Plus from Bigme, so much so that the RUERTU e-note is being considered as … [Read more...] about RUERTU RT-BE-103C e-note comes with 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 display
Brandon Sanderson talks about new deal with Audible
Brandon Sanderson, a famous fantasy author, shared on March 5 that he met with Audible to talk about author payments. He mentioned that audiobooks from his Kickstarter project might be on Audible soon.Sanderson is a big-time author and entrepreneur. In 2022, he ran an epic Kickstarter campaign, raising a whopping $41.75 million from over 185,000 supporters. This cash was … [Read more...] about Brandon Sanderson talks about new deal with Audible
Star Wars: The High Republic: Tempest Breaker audiobook version set for Dec. 3 release
Exciting news awaits Star Wars fans. the website StarWars has announced the forthcoming release of Star Wars: The High Republic: Tempest Breaker, an enthralling audiobook that was originally penned by the acclaimed author Cavan Scott. Set to debut on December 3, courtesy of Random House Audio, this captivating tale delves into the uncharted territories of the Star Wars … [Read more...] about Star Wars: The High Republic: Tempest Breaker audiobook version set for Dec. 3 release
Apple’s ‘Shop on iPhone’ Manga Campaign
Celebrated director Takashi Miike and Apple have come together to create a 19-minute live-action masterpiece shot entirely on iPhone 15 Pro. The shot brings the iconic manga "Midnight" to life in a thrilling suspense drama. The storyline by the “godfather of manga" Osamu Tezuka revolves around taxi driver who encounters mysterious passengers during his nightly rounds.A … [Read more...] about Apple’s ‘Shop on iPhone’ Manga Campaign
Authors Equity: A New Profit-Sharing Publishing Company
Image credit: Publishers Weekly In the US, three former executives from Penguin Random House (PRH) and Macmillan have launched a new publishing company named Authors Equity, as reported by Publishers Weekly.Former PRH US CEO Madeline McIntosh, former Macmillan CEO Don Weisberg, and former PRH US president and director of strategic development US Nina von Moltke are … [Read more...] about Authors Equity: A New Profit-Sharing Publishing Company
RuPaul Launches Allstora Online Bookstore
Image credit: PEOPLE Recently, RuPaul has co-founded and launched an online books marketplace named Allstora. In an interview with PEOPLE, RaPaul told that Allstora is an author-first platform. It has a more equitable pay structure by splitting profits and doubling writer's incomes with each book sale. To ensure fair compensation, Allstora also makes books more accessible to … [Read more...] about RuPaul Launches Allstora Online Bookstore
Bigme B251 Color E Ink Kaleido 3 Monitor: A Review
E Ink monitors aren't for the mass market. Rather, they serve a niche segment, and Bigme has done a great job in addressing the needs of the select group who are likely to buy the monitor. It does not come cheap either, which makes it all the more important to find out how much bang it can give for your buck. Read on to get the whole story. Style and Build The 25.3-inch … [Read more...] about Bigme B251 Color E Ink Kaleido 3 Monitor: A Review
Piracy Caused Zeenat Bookstore Closure
Last year, New Market’s Zeenat Book Supply shut down on May 1, 2023. Zeenat was one of the oldest bookstores in Bangladesh’ Dhaka city and had been operating since 1963.Syeed Faisal, owner of the bookstore, says:"There were few other forms of entertainment when my father opened this shop in 1963. Radio and Bangladesh Television eventually arrived, but even that was … [Read more...] about Piracy Caused Zeenat Bookstore Closure
E Ink, Atmosic Announce eBadge Reference Design
Image credit: Businesswire E Ink technology and Atmosic have announced today a reference design for eBadge applications. Atmosic is an innovator in extreme-low-power Bluetooth Low Energy semiconductor technology for the Internet of Things (IoT).The smart badge market is set for a massive growth over the next few years. In 2019, eBadge devices were valued at USD … [Read more...] about E Ink, Atmosic Announce eBadge Reference Design