Digital Trends’ Andrew Couts wonders about the future of “paper” books in the digital age.
Category: iPad
Oct 25
Digital Publishing Update
PBSMediashift offers the top 10 eBook bestsellers for the week ending October 20. According to GalleyCat the New York Times Style Guide update will spell the word eBook as “e-book,” keeping the dash in place. (Even though the same guide will switch spellings from “e-mail” to “email.” So go figure.) The Library Journal says librarians …
Oct 23
Apple launches new iPad Air and updated iPad Mini
BBC News has the details on Apple’s launch of the new iPad Air and an updated iPad Mini that features a retina display among other things. Specifics and video at the link.
Oct 22
Apple to release new versions of its iPad
The Los Angeles Times says in a post that the pressure is on Apple at an event today where it is expected to roll out new versions of its regular and mini iPads.
Oct 21
Publishers struggle with online retailers for dominance
Tech2 posted on the challenges facing publishers as the eBook Revolution grows and online retailers take the dominant position.
Oct 18
eBook Revolution Update
The Guardian posted that Indie authors of erotic and pornographic eBooks want their titles put back online after some eBook stores pulled them for review. Publishers Weekly says Macmillan Publishing will offer their entire eBook back-list to libraries. PBS Mediashift has the top 10 eBook Best-sellers for the week ending 10-13-13. Medianama reports on the …
Oct 17
Apple to get anti-trust monitor
All Things D has an interesting update to the U.S. Department of Justice’s anti-trust lawsuit against Apple and 5 major publishers that ended with the iPhone creator’s guilty verdict. The judge who tried the case has appointed an anti-trust monitor for the iPad maker to make sure the company doesn’t commit the same crime again. …
Oct 16
Oyster eBook subscription service launches on iPad
Engadget reports on Oyster’s eBook subscription service launching “invitation free” on iPad.
Oct 13
Abuse-themed eBooks pulled from shelves
A BBC News story shows how the rush to publish eBooks has caught online retailers off guard as “abuse-themed” material is found on the eShelves alongside regular reading fare. Looks like they’ll have to start previewing and categorizing this stuff.
Oct 11
Digital Publishing Headlines
Digital Journal says that three Calvin and Hobbes collections will soon be available as eBook editions. Digital Book World has a post on Scholastic streamlining book selection for kids by digitizing its Book Fairs in a free app. GoodeReader reports Kobo is taking its eBooks and popular eReaders to Spain. Forbes offers a story that seems to …
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