Sep 18
Quill & Quire reports that Penguin Random House Canada is launching an audiobook platform.
Sep 15
PhysOrg posted that IOP Publishing is celebrating the end of the Cassini Saturn Mission by releasing FREE downloadable eBook copies of The Ringed Planet by Dr. Joshua Colwell.
Sep 14
Printing Impressions reports on a deal between HP Inc. and Lightning Source LLP that assures “digital” will dominate publishing as the technology expands into distant markets. Legacy and Indie publishers, print-on-demand, and eBooks will define the future.
Sep 13
Read an eBook on Read an eBook Day September 18th for a chance to win a Kobo Aura eReader from OverDrive. More information at ReadaneBookDay.com.
Sep 12
VentureBurn talks about South African startup Custos’ novel scheme for combating eBook Piracy.
Sep 11
According to Digital Trends Kobo is now offering audiobooks in addition to eBooks and eReaders.
Sep 08
TechCrunch reports Amazon has filed for arbitration against a number of Kindle Direct Publishers and Authors that scammed the online e-tailer’s eBook publishing platform to artificially inflate their sales numbers and royalties.
Sep 07
The Seattle Times posted that Amazon is cracking down on scammers and Kindle publishing platform abuse.
Sep 06
GoodeReader reports that Barnes and Noble Nook and eBook sales continue to rise.
Sep 05
The Bookseller posted a plea from Amazon’s publishing chief David Naggar for legacy publishers to slash their eBook prices to promote digital sales and invigorate a lackluster eBook market. Is Amazon tired of publishers poisoning the once-full literary well with over-priced titles? There’s a good chance the e-retailer is remembering the heady early days of …
