It's been a long time in the making, but Amazon Publishing finally has some big news to share: the traditional arm of Amazon's company will work with Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) to put its 10,000-plus titles in libraries. Previously, Amazon Publishing has not offered ebook lending through public libraries, unlike many traditional publishers--albeit publishers who … [Read more...] about Amazon, DPLA Finally Join Forces on Library Lending
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Amazon Blocks Libraries from Loaning eBooks
Ebook lending through public libraries has been something of a headache since the advent of digital reading. Strange "hoop jumping" requirements from publishers and technology obstacles to overcome for libraries and patrons has made this a winding road, to be sure. But as it turns out, some of the barriers are not artificial... and not in the best interests of these … [Read more...] about Amazon Blocks Libraries from Loaning eBooks
Amazon working on new system to license ebooks to public libraries
Amazon has generally been reluctant to allow libraries to have access to its ebooks, preferring instead to make those available via its own Kindle ebook store. Public advocacy groups and libraries however have taken strong exception to this and are demanding easy availability of the Amazon titles via libraries to allow the public to have easy access to the information contained … [Read more...] about Amazon working on new system to license ebooks to public libraries
Amazon Publishing Nabs Several Top Authors
Amazon Publishing certainly isn't new to the industry anymore, but somehow, people continue to be surprised by the names the company manages to publish under its different imprints. According to Publishing Perspectives, Dean Koontz, horror author of more than 45 titles, is the latest name to sign with Amazon for a five-book deal, the first of which will release … [Read more...] about Amazon Publishing Nabs Several Top Authors
Amazon Crossing Kids Brings Intl Works to Young Readers
There's a great big world out there, and Amazon's latest imprint is making sure that kids in the States have a chance to be a part of it. Amazon Crossing is already in place as Amazon's own imprint for translated works, and now Amazon Crossing Kids seeks to bring international titles to young readers in the US. According to a statement from the company, "Building on the work … [Read more...] about Amazon Crossing Kids Brings Intl Works to Young Readers
Patricia Cornwell developing original ebooks for Amazon
Patricia Cornwell has just signed a two book deal with Thomas & Mercer, an imprint of Amazon Publishing. The first title is called Quantum and it weaves military action, espionage, and space age technology into the story of a young NASA test pilot/aerospace engineer, Captain Calli Chase, whose quest to uncover the secrets behind her fighter pilot twin sister’s murder takes her … [Read more...] about Patricia Cornwell developing original ebooks for Amazon
Amazon Launches New Imprint Original Stories
Like many other traditional publishers, Amazon Publishing has multiple imprints under its brand that specialize in different genres and categories of literature. Today, the company announced a new imprint, Amazon Original Stories, that will focus on "one sitting" fiction and non-fiction. “The goal of Amazon Original Stories is to champion stories, essays, and reporting by … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches New Imprint Original Stories
Bookselling 2017: What’s Amazon Up To?
Digital publishing and ebook retailing are still quite the numbers game, as ongoing reports on book sales can clearly demonstrate. But what is less obvious in this topsy-turvy industry is just how much of the game is being manipulated behind the scenes by artificial factors. Case in point: earlier this summer, author David Gaughran highlighted an ongoing scam in which … [Read more...] about Bookselling 2017: What’s Amazon Up To?
Ripper: An Interview with Patricia Cornwell
Thanks to the device penetration behind tablets, there have been a lot of attempts at innovating ebooks over the years to include special "enhancements." The additional features have included animation, images that can be manipulated, hyperlinks, social reading that allows your friends to chime in with their thoughts, and even soundtracks to play along with the text. As many … [Read more...] about Ripper: An Interview with Patricia Cornwell
Amazon Loses Another Publishing Boss, Gains Two More
The head position at Amazon publishing, is not exactly cursed, but people tend not to last very long. A year into the job, Daphne Durham is leaving the company. Daphne took over the reigns of the publishing division from Larry Kirshbaum, who had been with Amazon since 2011 and left at the beginning of 2013. Initially Larry served as the vice president and publisher of Amazon … [Read more...] about Amazon Loses Another Publishing Boss, Gains Two More
Amazon Partners with Warner Bros for Digital First Imprint
Amazon has announced a new partnership with Alloy Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. The two sides will publish digitally at first, gauging the market to see if a print run is warranted. The new imprint, which will also use the Alloy Entertainment name, will publish young adult, new adult and commercial fiction titles. Three titles were released for the Kindle today, … [Read more...] about Amazon Partners with Warner Bros for Digital First Imprint
eBook Review: Sweet Tooth by Tim Anderson
Verdict: 5 Stars Sweet Tooth has every right to be filled with teen angst, only it's too funny to be dark. Author Tim Anderson, who was available at a book launch party timed in conjunction with BookExpo America, is as funny in person as he is on the page, and his natural personality and voice come through in his tale that has every right to be a difficult and sensitive … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Sweet Tooth by Tim Anderson
eBook Review: Time’s Echo by Rysa Walker
Verdict: 5 Stars Books like this one make me love digital publishing. Not only do I have something to read while suffering through the interminable wait between Timebound and Time's Edge (book 2), but I get a whole new perspective on the storyline, thanks to author Rysa Walker self-publishing this novella-slash-teaser while we wait for Amazon Publishing's Skyscape imprint to … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Time’s Echo by Rysa Walker
Amazon Publishing Outlines Growth Strategy for 2014
Jeff Belle, VP of Amazon Publishing recently sent a memo to literary agents outlining the companies intentions for 2014. Hiring more people is a key element with 70 people earmarked for positions in Seattle, New York, Luxembourg, London, and Munich. Expansion out of North America is one of the primary vehicles Amazon is employing to publish more books and rope in more … [Read more...] about Amazon Publishing Outlines Growth Strategy for 2014