When Apple iBooks launched in Japan last year the only way to get ebooks free was if they were public domain content. Since it's not always riveting material, customers had to turn to Amazon or Kobo in order to get good content. Today, Apple has rolled out a new update that brings thousands of new books available for purchase, including fiction, manga, light novels, and more. … [Read more...] about Apple iBooks Offers Paid Content in Japan
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Baen Books Coming to the iBookstore
In December we reported that Baen would start selling its books through Amazon. On January 24th, publisher Toni Weisskopf said in her section of Baen's forums, "I am able to announce informally that we'll be selling books at the Apple iBookstore pretty soon. Target is early February, but we'll post a formal release with the date as soon as we know it. No DRM, same prices as … [Read more...] about Baen Books Coming to the iBookstore
Beat the Four-Dollar Blues: Digital Comics Bargains and Freebies
If you feel, as I do, that $3.99 is a ridiculous price for a 24-page comic, digital or paper, here are some alternatives. In most cases, these free or less expensive comics originally sold for higher prices, as most comics on comiXology are priced at full cover price when they are first released. Waiting a few weeks can save you a bundle. In addition, some publishers are … [Read more...] about Beat the Four-Dollar Blues: Digital Comics Bargains and Freebies
The Digital Comics Surprise: Sales Are Up, While Print Stays Stable
One of the iconic moments of recent comics history occurred at the February 2011 meeting of ComicsPRO, the association for comics retailers. During that meeting, DC co-publisher Jim Lee held up a sheet of typing paper and a piece of dental floss as a visual analogy for the relative sizes of the print and digital markets. If he did that today, he could replace the dental … [Read more...] about The Digital Comics Surprise: Sales Are Up, While Print Stays Stable
Five Graphic Novels to Read on Your New Tablet or E-Reader
Congratulations on getting your new e-reader. Now, what should you read on it? Here are five suggestions for graphic novels that will look particularly good on your new device. Each one is complete in a single volume and makes for a good read whether or not you are usually a fan of comics. (If you're new to digital comics, check out my quick guide below.) Parker: The Hunter … [Read more...] about Five Graphic Novels to Read on Your New Tablet or E-Reader
DC Digital: Timing Is Everything
A few weeks ago, DC Comics began selling single-issue comics via iTunes, Kindle, and Nook. Previously, DC only sold single issues via the comiXology platform (both the comiXology store its own branded store and apps, which are run by comiXology), although it has been selling graphic novels via Amazon for quite some time. As I mentioned in an earlier post, single-issue comics … [Read more...] about DC Digital: Timing Is Everything
Apple Granted Patent for Their Page Turn Animation
Anyone who has spent some time with iBooks should be familiar with the way pages turn on ebooks. It's unique in that it mirrors the appearance of a page turning on a real book. Apple has now been granted patent on the particular animation with patent number D670,713 titled "Display screen or portion thereof with animated graphical user interface." The animation responds to a … [Read more...] about Apple Granted Patent for Their Page Turn Animation
Reader’s Digest Now Available on Apple iBooks
Reader’s Digest now has its own section on the Apple iBookstore! The company is currently offering almost 150 titles that are enhanced for the iPad and iOS in general. The new section features five distinct categories including Health, Mind, & Body, Cooking, Do-It-Yourself (DIY), General Reference, and Children’s books. “The number of readers who receive our books and … [Read more...] about Reader’s Digest Now Available on Apple iBooks
Apple iBooks and iBooks Author Updated
During the Apple event today, the company really hyped how prevalent its line of iPads and eTextbooks are in the classroom. Over 2,500 schools in the US use iBooks textbooks, which are now available for 80% of the US core curriculum. The new version of iBooks is adopting a worldwide approach with over 40 different languages now supported and is expanding to many more markets. … [Read more...] about Apple iBooks and iBooks Author Updated
Apple iBooks Launches in Brazil, New Zealand, and 16 Other Countries
Apple is poised to make a mega announcement later today that has to do with iBooks and the new iPad Mini. One of the early announcements stems from the expansion of the iBookstore. It has officially opened in New Zealand, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, … [Read more...] about Apple iBooks Launches in Brazil, New Zealand, and 16 Other Countries