The Brazilian e-book market is on the rise and in 2015 major publishers sold over 1,264,517 titles. This is an increase of 4.2% compared to last year, but what is most exciting is that publisher revenue was 21% higher than 2014. This is primarily attributed to publishers charging more money for e-books. In North America it has been well documented that in 2015 major … [Read more...] about e-book sales increased 4.2% in Brazil
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Books in Brazil can be used to ride the Subway for free
One of the largest publishers in Brazil is expanding their Ticket Books program, where books can be used to ride the subway for free. Each title has an RFID card embedded in the back cover that comes loaded with enough credit for 10 rides, which means that reader can simply scan their books at the turnstyle just like a normal subway pass. When the book runs out of trips, it can … [Read more...] about Books in Brazil can be used to ride the Subway for free
Amazon Whispercast Technology Delivers eTextbooks Across Brazil
In a victory for education across language barriers and distance, Amazon and the Brazilian Ministry of Education announced today that the Whispercast technology that makes ebooks magically appear on consumers' devices will now deliver textbooks to hundreds of thousands of teachers across Brazil. Due in part to the efforts of the National Fund for Educational Development (FNDE), … [Read more...] about Amazon Whispercast Technology Delivers eTextbooks Across Brazil
Brazilian Startup Widbook Confirms Its Participation At The Frankfurt Book Fair
The Brazilian startup company Widbook has announced they will be an exhibitor at the Frankfurt Book Fair this year for the first time ever. The company has stated they will also be taking the opportunity to release what it calls a collaborative ebook that deals with the topic of ebook industry and its future. The ebook draws on the collective inputs of renowned authors and … [Read more...] about Brazilian Startup Widbook Confirms Its Participation At The Frankfurt Book Fair
Brazilian “Cloud of Books” Online Library Solution For Students and Readers
Brazil may not have enough school libraries at the moment, though they surely can look up to the cloud of books they have at their disposal. The pun is intended, as it's Nuvem de Livros (which means cloud of books in local dialect) that it's being called. The brainchild of Jonas Suassuna, who hails from a business community, Nuvem de Livros is being put forward to make up for … [Read more...] about Brazilian “Cloud of Books” Online Library Solution For Students and Readers
Amazon Looking to Acquire Brazilian Publisher?
According to an article by Cristiane Lucchesi and Francisco Marcelino for Bloomberg, Amazon may be working on expanding its international reach with the acquisition of the largest bookseller in the largest South American economy. Although nothing has been confirmed, the article states that Sao Paulo-based Saraiva is a Brazilian publisher and internet book distributor and that … [Read more...] about Amazon Looking to Acquire Brazilian Publisher?
What Does Brazil Mean to Amazon?
Talks of Amazon’s newest online distribution branch into foreign territory would mean a gateway into a new catalog of foreign language titles, along with the opportunity to reach out into the South American book market without having to take on costly overhead, development of property, and the frustrations of a whole new tax system. While critics like to point fingers at the … [Read more...] about What Does Brazil Mean to Amazon?
Foxconn’s Brazil plans hits rough patch
Foxconn, Apple's long term manufacturing partner had set up ambitious plans to manufacture the iPad tablet in Brazil though all of that seems to have come to a naught. The plant was supposed to be able to produce iPads in July 2011 though it was subsequently pushed back to November. Later, the schedule was revised once again to December but it now seems it has been pushed back … [Read more...] about Foxconn’s Brazil plans hits rough patch
Foxconn Plant in Brazil Reportedly Ready
We already knew Foxconn has zeroed in on Brazil as the site for its new plant and it's almost ready to start its commercial run. Production is expected to kick off in December, though industry watchers have earlier predicted the plant won't go live before early 2012. Also, while things will kick start at the Brazil plant by December at the earliest, it's likely Apple would like … [Read more...] about Foxconn Plant in Brazil Reportedly Ready
iPad 2 is set to be manufactured in Brazil
Foxconn Electronics, the Taiwan based company that exclusively manufacturers the iPad range of tablets for Apple has confirmed it is in talks with the Brazilian government to set up a plant in that country that would serve as additional assembly plants for the popular tablet. The entire deal might be worth $12 billion over the next five years though the financial aspects of it … [Read more...] about iPad 2 is set to be manufactured in Brazil