Simon & Schuster first got involved in distributing their vast collection of eBooks to libraries earlier this year. In order for libraries to carry their titles the publisher was basically forcing 3M, Baker & Taylor and Overdrive to implement a buy it now button as part of the arrangement. Many libraries and consortium's did not want to sell eBooks on their websites and … [Read more...] about Simon & Schuster Makes Buy it Now Button Optional for Libraries
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Simon and Schuster Signs New eBook Deal with Amazon
Simon and Schuster has just reached a new agreement with online bookseller Amazon, and empowers the publisher to once again establish their own prices on eBooks. The deal has been in the works since July of 2014, and has remained under the radar, as the Hachette saga has taken center stage. One of the benefits of the new contract is that the royalties that authors earn will … [Read more...] about Simon and Schuster Signs New eBook Deal with Amazon
Report: Amazon to Purchase Simon and Schuster
The publishing industry could be turned onto its head with a recent revelation that Amazon is in talks with big 5 publisher Simon and Schuster. No one seems to know what the discussions are about, whether it has to do with eBook pricing or if they are talking about an acquisition. If Amazon were to purchase S&S it would give Amazon major distribution to physical bookstores … [Read more...] about Report: Amazon to Purchase Simon and Schuster