It was only a year ago that the publishing industry sat riveted as it waited to see how the storm between Amazon and publisher Hachette was going to play out. Hachette wanted new terms in light of the DOJ price fixing investigation, and Amazon wasn't about to budge. And with a 95% control of the ebook market, it's easy to see why Amazon didn't think freezing its sales of … [Read more...] about How Do Amazon-Publisher Disputes Affect Authors and Readers?
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Where can you Buy HarperCollins eBooks other than Amazon?
Amazon and Harpercollins are trying to renegotiate their contract for print and digital books. They have been in talks since late 2014 and apparently HarperCollins is not happy with the new terms. We have it on good authority that in the very near future HC is going not going to have their content listed on Amazon and digital readers will have to look elsewhere. Where can … [Read more...] about Where can you Buy HarperCollins eBooks other than Amazon?
HarperCollins e-Books will no Longer be Available on Amazon
HarperCollins is one of the largest publishers in the world and they might soon be pulling all of their e-books and print titles from Amazon. The contract between these two companies is set to expire soon and HC is refusing to sign the new deal. The contract presented to HarperCollins was the same contract recently signed by Simon & Schuster, Hachette, and Macmillan, … [Read more...] about HarperCollins e-Books will no Longer be Available on Amazon
Publisher Revenue Plummets as the Novelty of eBooks Wane
Major publishers are starting to see lower than expected quarterly results because of the novelty of the e-book has severely waned. Some of the largest publishers such as Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster are facing tough times. Total profit dropped 5.6% at S&S and approximately 12% for Penguin. The lack of revenue is primarily attributed to the lack of … [Read more...] about Publisher Revenue Plummets as the Novelty of eBooks Wane
HarperCollins to Publish Sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird
The day that literary fans have eagerly awaited has finally come with the announcement that Harper Lee, reclusive author of the 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird, will publish her second book, a sequel to her award-winning first book, later this year. The book, titled Go Set a Watchman, will feature an adult Scout and will be set in the 1950s in the … [Read more...] about HarperCollins to Publish Sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird
Self-Publishing the Family Cookbook
When the digital revolution kicked off, it sparked a wave--for better or for worse, depending on which supporter or critic you ask--of self-publishing opportunities that many were quick to take advantage of. But there were key groups who were left out at first, namely children's book authors, graphic novelists, photo array creators, and similar content developers. But thanks to … [Read more...] about Self-Publishing the Family Cookbook
Kobo and HarperCollins Engage in eBook Bundling Program
Boomerang Books and Pages & Pages Booksellers in conjunction with Kobo and HarperCollins Australia have engaged in a new pilot program to bundle print and eBooks. Starting today until the end of January customers who visit a Boomerang independent bookstore or buy the print titles online from Pages & Pages will get a free copy of an eBook. This is the first time Kobo has … [Read more...] about Kobo and HarperCollins Engage in eBook Bundling Program
HarperCollins Encourages Authors to Sell eBooks Directly
HarperCollins is empowering their cadre of authors to sell eBooks directly with the advent of a new eCommerce platform. They can add a HarperCollins “buy” button to their site, which will take consumers to www.hc.com to complete their purchase, or they can integrate the HarperCollins shopping cart directly into their website. Additionally, authors can use social media to … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Encourages Authors to Sell eBooks Directly
HarperCollins Introduces Digital Watermarks in eBooks
HarperCollins has introduced new digital watermark technology that will be very appealing towards customers in Europe. Digimarc Guardian watermarks are fully compatible with DRM solutions. The tractability they provide remains fully effective even in cases where the DRM layer has been removed by users, using 3rd party tools. Digital watermarking technology caught on a few … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Introduces Digital Watermarks in eBooks
HarperCollins UK Launches New eBookStore
HarperCollins is in the midst of a total rebranding effort when it comes to selling books. In July they relaunched their United States website and started to market eBooks directly to customers. This has been a deemed a success by the top executives and they have now expanded into the UK. The New HarperCollins UK site has been relaunched with the express purpose of selling … [Read more...] about HarperCollins UK Launches New eBookStore
HarperCollins Experiments with a Humble Bundle eBook Campaign
HarperCollins has been one of the most forward thinking publishers of 2014. They have not only supported Vancouver startup BitLit, which gives you a discounted eBook if you prove you own the print edition, but also Bookshout. Today, HarperCollins has announced a massive new campaign that is running in conjunction with Humble Bundle. The essence of the Humble Bundle campaign … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Experiments with a Humble Bundle eBook Campaign
Walter Dean Myers: The Loss of a Book Hero
The literary world is a little darker this week after the passing of one of the greatest and most prolific modern writers of books for young people. Walter Dean Myers, a force who arguably changed the face of children's literature with powerful and gritty story lines, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 76. Myers was one of the most highly decorated authors of this era. … [Read more...] about Walter Dean Myers: The Loss of a Book Hero
eBook Review: Burn For Me by Ilona Andrews
Verdict: 5 Stars One of the greatest things about attending an event like BookExpo is having CEOs and publishers literally reach into their bags and hand you books that the rest of the world won't be seeing for another four or five months. That right there is worth one star, and Andrews' writing earns the rest of them. Good e-Reader has argued for some time that all of … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Burn For Me by Ilona Andrews
More Backlist Titles Make Their Way to Subscription eBook Services
This week, Simon&Schuster made a huge portion of its backlist titles available to ebook subscription platforms Oyster and Scribd, and today HarperCollins followed suit with about 1,000 children's titles for ebook subscription platform Epic! The site, which aims for the ages five through twelve readership. Unlike typical library lending through companies like OverDrive … [Read more...] about More Backlist Titles Make Their Way to Subscription eBook Services