Verdict: 5 Stars 2013 has been predicted to be the year of the enhanced ebook, despite the fact that fully interactive app books with embedded video, hyperlinks, and narration are not new. The predictions for the newer appreciation of enhanced content are really focused on the understanding that digital publishers have finally gotten it right when it comes to these … [Read more...] about eBook Review: The Sunset Western Garden Book
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Royal Irish Academy, Adobe Release App for St. Patrick’s Day
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the Royal Irish Academy has partnered with Adobe's Digital Publishing Suite to produce the interactive app, "A History of Ireland in 100 Objects." Featuring embedded video, audio, animation, and photos, the app is a celebration of the historical relevance of the country and its past, while also highlighting it "ascension to the Presidency to … [Read more...] about Royal Irish Academy, Adobe Release App for St. Patrick’s Day
Google to Acquire Frommer’s from Wiley
Wiley & Sons announced that they would be selling off key pieces of the publishing family that no longer pertained to their long term vision, notably the travel assets and the Frommer’s line of travel guides. The sale is reported between $23 and $25 million and will include the Frommer’s website as well, although Google has apparently not officially committed to continuing … [Read more...] about Google to Acquire Frommer’s from Wiley
Penguin’s Commitment to Ebook Innovation
Of the seven imprints within the Penguin Young Readers division, one imprint seems to have a lot more, well, fun. If taking on projects that incur an enormous amount of risk can be considered fun, that is. Projects like the Marcel the Shell book based on a viral YouTube video, the Vampire Academy series, and Zorgamazoo, a full-length novel done entirely in Dr. Seuss-esque … [Read more...] about Penguin’s Commitment to Ebook Innovation