Two entities in the digital publishing sphere that GoodeReader greatly admires--OverDrive and the IDPF--are at odds over a planned merger between the IDPF and W3C. Steve Potash, OverDrive's CEO, has vehemently expressed concerns over the upcoming member vote on the merger in the past, and is reiterating those concerns with the IDPF board and membership. The IDPF, or … [Read more...] about OverDrive Continues Efforts Against IDPF Merger
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Adobe Digital Editions Rolls Out Private Beta for ePUB3
For fans of both Adobe Digital Editions ebook reading platform and the ePUB3 format, long-awaited good news is on its way. Adobe's adoption of the ePUB3 standards is currently in private beta, and some sources say that full adoption for the public will be coming as early as the fall. According to an announcement from the IDPF, "The industry rollout of EPUB 3 support has … [Read more...] about Adobe Digital Editions Rolls Out Private Beta for ePUB3
OverDrive to Showcase EPUB3, HTML5 Books at BEA
The International Digital Publishing Forum works at the forefront of digital publishing technology; the stand-alone Digital Book event, hosted in conjunction with BookExpo America, has now grown into a two-day event with a full slate of keynotes and breakout sessions on where technology is headed in the publishing industry. When the IDPF was formed, OverDrive was there to … [Read more...] about OverDrive to Showcase EPUB3, HTML5 Books at BEA
OverDrive Unveils Enhanced eBook Lending at ALA Midwinter
OverDrive, one of the global leaders in digital content solutions for more than 28,000 public and school libraries, will be attending this week's American Library Association Midwinter meeting, and demonstrating an exciting new offering. With the ability to borrow enhanced ebooks in the near future, OverDrive is giving attendees a sneak peek at what this experience will be … [Read more...] about OverDrive Unveils Enhanced eBook Lending at ALA Midwinter
Flipick Release Updates, Remains in Beta Launch
Many start-ups are operating now under the model of launching a beta period to encourage new users to try out the platform with the express purpose of learning from the user feedback before attempting a full launch. GoodEReader first profiled one such company at this year's Tools of Change event in New York; Flipick, the Mediawide company that allows publishers to create ePub … [Read more...] about Flipick Release Updates, Remains in Beta Launch
Snapplify Brings Foreign Language eBooks to Broader Audience
While digital reading has become such a common part of the American landscape that consumers are now reading on a wide variety of portable devices, there are still portions of the reading world where digital publishing is not as accessible as the consumers hope. The frustration over lack of affordable technology and market saturation is only the beginning; the crux of the … [Read more...] about Snapplify Brings Foreign Language eBooks to Broader Audience
Feature: Will The Future of Digital Publishing be HTML5, EPUB3 or Apps? Part 2
The future of digital publishing in the years to come is filled with uncertainty. The entire industry has failed to unilaterally embrace a standard format and we are currently seeing fragmentation. HTML5, EPUB3, and dedicated apps are currently the preferred platforms to include a myriad of multimedia aspects such as audio, video, and interactive content. Interactive … [Read more...] about Feature: Will The Future of Digital Publishing be HTML5, EPUB3 or Apps? Part 2
Feature: Are eBook Apps, HTML5, or ePub3 the Future of Digital Publishing?
Digital Publishing is one of the fastest growing segments and most major publishers are now seeing 21% of their total revenues stem from it. Publishers cannot decide on what the future of publishing will entail. There are three main aspects that the vast majority of companies employing for their strategy. We are seeing strong growth with dedicated e-reading apps, HTML5, and … [Read more...] about Feature: Are eBook Apps, HTML5, or ePub3 the Future of Digital Publishing?
OverDrive CEO Steve Potash on Where ePub Is Taking Publishing
This year's Digital Book World conference has been filled with industry attention on a number of topics. Children's content has received a lot of the focus, as has the current wider adoption of the ePub3 standard. New terms have even been coined, with the recognition of the "hybrid" author as a driving force in the publishing industry. One of the areas that hasn't received … [Read more...] about OverDrive CEO Steve Potash on Where ePub Is Taking Publishing
Bill McCoy of IDPF on the ePub Standard and Where It’s Going in 2013
Part of the excitement surrounding an event like Digital Book World is the opportunity to meet up with some of the top innovators in the digital publishing industry. GoodeReader sat down with Bill McCoy, Executive Director of the International Digital Publishing Forum, the organization that hosts the IDPF Digital Book event each year at BookExpo America. At today's event, … [Read more...] about Bill McCoy of IDPF on the ePub Standard and Where It’s Going in 2013
Hachette Announces Commitment to the EPUB 3 eBook Format
Hachette Digital has announced that the company is deploying new initiatives with ePub3. This new format allows greater flexibility to authors producing enhanced content, including interactive covers, embedded multimedia and interactivity, pop-up screens for end-notes, and melded audio and text, as well as improved navigation of reference content, creating a high-quality … [Read more...] about Hachette Announces Commitment to the EPUB 3 eBook Format
Readium Concept eReader for HTML5 and EPUB 3 Unveiled
The International Digital Publishing Forum has announced a new project in the works called Readium. Right now it is just in the concept stages for a standalone application for Android, but has just released a Google Chrome Extension. The goal with Readium is to develop a standard for developers and authors alike to customize content that will look good on any mobile device. … [Read more...] about Readium Concept eReader for HTML5 and EPUB 3 Unveiled