Despite the launch of the Amazon.de German Kindle store in April of this year and the designation of Germany by many industry leaders as the next front line of digital publishing, e-book sales have not taken off as they were originally expected. Unlike its U.S. online counterpart, which now sells more e-books than print, the German Kindle store sells only one e-book for every … [Read more...] about Libreka Seeks to Broaden Digital Reading in Germany
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Readability Redefines Web-Based Reading, Now for Kindle
Arc90’s suite of products, which includes Donahue and Grade Guru, just to name a few, now includes a web and mobile-enabled app called Readability that makes it possible to read any web-based content without all of the advertisements and overpowering, cluttering graphics that interfere with the ability to see a complete article. Launched about two years ago as a very limited … [Read more...] about Readability Redefines Web-Based Reading, Now for Kindle
The Birth of a Book
For many writers, traditionally published or indie, writing the book is the easy part. It might take years, decades even, to put every word on paper, but writing those finals words is only the beginning.Then the road to publication begins. For authors trying to publish through a typical publishing house, finding representation is the crucial starting point, but for indie … [Read more...] about The Birth of a Book
BookExpo America and IDPF Wrap Up
There was a lot of pre-show hype surrounding the BookExpo America and the IDPF Digital Book Conference, and it did not disappoint. The Javits Center in Manhatten was overflowing with live product demonstrations, business meetings, a jam-packed exhibit hall, and several presentation stages, all to garner focused attention on the publishing industry as a whole throughout the … [Read more...] about BookExpo America and IDPF Wrap Up
German e-Book Site BookRix Heads to the U.S.
By many accounts, Germany may very well be the next big landscape in digital publishing. With the recent launch of Amazon.de’s Kindle store and Kobo’s expansion into foreign markets —as well as the introduction of their new e-ink touch reader that is the first multilingual e-reader on the market— Germany has become an important venue for e-books. So it should be no … [Read more...] about German e-Book Site BookRix Heads to the U.S.
Indie Authors Send Their Digital Works to the Troops
Ask any soldier who is stationed in a forward war zone what the real danger is, and he will likely tell you it’s boredom. Nothing happens for long periods of time, but a soldier must always be ready for something horrible to happen, at any time.U.S. soliders stationed in the Middle East have found creative ways to fill the hours, and in a locale where English-language books … [Read more...] about Indie Authors Send Their Digital Works to the Troops
Autography Enriches E-books, Slows Piracy
While standing at the Autography booth in the Digital Zone at the BEA2011, author and company co-found Tom Waters did something fairly amazing. He signed my e-book copy of his novel. Only I didn’t have my e-reader with me, and in fact, I didn’t actually own a copy of his work. Don’t tell him I said that.Even stranger, when Waters told me to check my email, there in my inbox … [Read more...] about Autography Enriches E-books, Slows Piracy
Barnes & Noble and Amazon Have Something up Their E-Reader Sleeves
This week, news appeared that Barnes & Noble’s Buzz Score—the word-of-mouth measurement of consumers’ reactions to advertising, a way to discern what the general public is hearing about a specific brand name, as measured by YouGov Brand Index—is quickly closing the gap between its name and Amazon’s with the adult 18 and over market. This spike in its score, rising from 16.4 … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble and Amazon Have Something up Their E-Reader Sleeves
Transcontinental Printing Keeps Up With The Times
It wouldn’t seem like Transcontinental has all that much to learn. After all, to be the largest multiprinting company in Canada, as well as the fourth largest printer in North America, they must be doing something right. But with this era’s shift towards digital publishing, Transcontinental is keeping pace, as announced in a May 16th press release naming their company as the … [Read more...] about Transcontinental Printing Keeps Up With The Times
Kindle Android 3.0 App debuts on the Notion Ink Adam tablet
Kindle and Adam lovers now have much to rejoice. For the Kindle for Android has now made its debut on the Adam tablet PC. This is great news for book-lovers who have bought the Adam tablet as this will open up access to the over 900,000 book now on offer at Amazon. The Amazon's Whispersync technology will also be a part of the package. This combined with the sheer number of … [Read more...] about Kindle Android 3.0 App debuts on the Notion Ink Adam tablet
Amazon updates Kindle app for Android 3.0
With Honeycomb running tablets oozing out from just about every corner, it was just a matter of time before Amazon updated its Kindle for Android app. Now, that has indeed happened with Amazon making available the updated Kindle app for Android 3.0. Appropriately named 'Kindle 3.0 for Android,' the app promises to function better in a Honeycomb environment and delivers a better … [Read more...] about Amazon updates Kindle app for Android 3.0
Amazon Kindle DX on sale today for $299 – online only
Amazon is offering their latest generation 9.7 inch Kindle DX at a $80 discount from the regular price of $379! You can reserve yours today by visiting the Amazon site and get it for only $299.00. This deal has only 18 hours left of being valid so I would recommend to capitalize on this as soon as you can.The Amazon Kindle DX continues the trend of being Amazons … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle DX on sale today for $299 – online only
An Amazon Kindle tablet coming?
Not too long ago a Forrester survey had predicted a tablet PC from Amazon might be the only one to match Apple's amazing ability to build and sell tablet PCs (read iPad and iPad 2). That is showing sign of becoming a reality after all as the makers of the famous Kindle range of e-readers is now on a hiring spree targeting those who have previous experience with Google's Android … [Read more...] about An Amazon Kindle tablet coming?
Amazon Kindle available in the UK at Bestbuy and Carphone Warehouse
Today in the United Kingdom the Amazon Kindle 3G and Kindle WIFI are now available in a retail setting without having to wait for it to be delivered via the post. Starting now if you are looking to get your new e-reader in a retail setting you are in luck!If you never heard of an e-reader before, they are the ideal piece of technology to read books without getting the eye … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle available in the UK at Bestbuy and Carphone Warehouse