For those who’d like to gift an ebook, there is a new site that has come up and is worth a look. The result of a partnership between Constable & Robinson (C&R) and e-book service ValoBox, giftanebook.com will allow users to buy an ebook and then send it to anyone they wish to via the site. The service is unique in that it is not tied to any of the specialized ebook … [Read more...] about C&R And ValoBox Set Up New eBook Gifting Site
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Apple Files Patent That Could Lead to Customizable eBook Gifting Options
There are quite a few things that can be considered a gift from Apple’s iTunes shop, such as videos, songs, or apps. However, books have been conspicuously missing from the list. Apple seems to be hard at work to make up for this lapse and the necessary patents have already been filed. Apple is eager to offer much more than just the idea of gifting an ebook, though. Rather, the … [Read more...] about Apple Files Patent That Could Lead to Customizable eBook Gifting Options
Flipkart Starts eBook Gifting Page, Wishes to Promote the Culture in India
The Bangalore based e-commerce company Flipkart started the concept of gifting books for this festive season here in India. The company feels this will herald a new era in a country where gifting books is yet to pick up. Anil Goteti, Director (Retail) of Flipkart, also feels gifting books can come in handy at a time when festive buying has been somewhat marred by the economic … [Read more...] about Flipkart Starts eBook Gifting Page, Wishes to Promote the Culture in India
Nook and Nook HD + Make a Good Mothers Day Gift
Barnes & Noble has some suggestions if you have been wondering what would make the best Mother's Day gift this year. The company has reduced prices for its lead offerings, the Nook HD and Nook HD+ devices, so that kids can pamper their mothers without breaking the bank. The 7 inch Nook HD can be purchased for $149 and $179 for the 8 GB and 16 GB versions respectively. This … [Read more...] about Nook and Nook HD + Make a Good Mothers Day Gift