Among the many slapstick and antic-filled films Jim Carrey has starred in, he's recently appeared in more children's-oriented films like A Series of Unfortunate Events and Mr. Popper's Penguins, both film adaptations of beloved children's books. So it's not really a surprise that Carrey has now penned a children's book of his own, How Roland Rolls. What is surprising is … [Read more...] about Self-Published Title from Jim Carrey Very Telling about the State of Publishing
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eBook Review: The Sunset Western Garden Book
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
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
Curious George Comes to Enhanced eBooks
Curious George is a staple of any child's library, and now Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has released the first two titles in the Curious George Multi-Touch Storybook and Activities Series for the iPad. They are Curious George Says Thank You and Curious George in the Big City. The interactive format features embedded tools that allow children to participate in George's adventures. … [Read more...] about Curious George Comes to Enhanced eBooks
Orson & Co. Offer eLuminated Tablet Reading
As the surge in digital reading continues to move forward, there is no shortage of digital publishing platforms for both authors and readers to choose from. New companies are springing up daily to encourage reading on a tablet or dedicated device, so publishers are now becoming smarter about trying to find ways to stand out from the rest. Orson & Co.’s new app-based … [Read more...] about Orson & Co. Offer eLuminated Tablet Reading
SourceBooks and the Genuinely Interactive Book
When the world of tablet reading exploded, so did the numbers of people looking for ways to enhance books, thereby almost changing what it meant to read. Voice-over narration, embedded soundtracks that shift with the action in the story, even hyperlinks or pop-up pictures and videos were added to titles. Children’s titles seemed to benefit the most from the engaging features, … [Read more...] about SourceBooks and the Genuinely Interactive Book
Oceanhouse Media Expands Its Catalog of Enhanced Ebooks
Oceanhouse Media has developed a large fan base for its work, most of which is centered around enhanced ebooks and fully interactive reading content for children. With the release of dozens of full-color and audio embedded app books for children, many of which include large numbers of titles from juvenile literature icon Dr. Seuss, it has become a mainstay source of content for … [Read more...] about Oceanhouse Media Expands Its Catalog of Enhanced Ebooks