Auckland University Press has released more than 240 classic books from the region in ebook format. This can be considered a significant development considering many of the books that have been launched in digital format have ceased to be in print for long. Not only do the literary works get a new lease of life, the newer generations too get the chance to get acquainted with … [Read more...] about NZ Classic Books Released in eBook Format
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Petition Circulates Demanding Fair Treatment for Indie Authors’ Works
Yesterday, Good e-Reader radio posted an hour-long discussion of the current controversy surrounding the removal of self-published titles from specific UK retailers' websites, an issue that affects an estimated one-third of self-published titles, according to Digital Book World's data. While there is no clear solution to the issue, several indie authors have begun circulating a … [Read more...] about Petition Circulates Demanding Fair Treatment for Indie Authors’ Works
Borders Bookstore in New Zealand to Be Rebranded as Whitcoulls
We reported a week ago that the last of the Borders stores in Australia closed down for good due to the ailing financial management with parent company RedGroup. It seems Borders and Whitcoulls in New Zealand were salvaged by The Norman family's James Pascoe Ltd. There are five remaining Borders Books right now and they will be officially absorbed into the Whitcoulls chain of … [Read more...] about Borders Bookstore in New Zealand to Be Rebranded as Whitcoulls