Category: iPad

Digital Publishing Update

The Guardian says that fans of Colleen Hoover have pressured the romance author’s publisher into releasing paperback versions of her work. Lifehacker talks about the value of eBook subscription services and offers a breakdown of what the first competitors offer. TechRepublic posted about an eBook reader Lucidor that is intended for collaborative work. The Library …

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iBooks Textbooks available in 51 countries

VentureBeat reported thatĀ Apple iBooks Textbooks are available in 51 countries.

eBook Revolution Headlines

Forbes suggests there will be more mergers and acquisitions in the publishing world as the marketplace continues to go digital. Gizmag has posted a review of the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9. Business Mirror reviews a handful of small tablets. GoodeReader walks you through reading a magazine on the Kindle Fire HDX 7. Video at …

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Are eBook buyers loyal or trapped?

Digital Book World says that a New York-based book industry research firm, Codex Group, puts 86% of eBook buyers making their title purchases from one retailer only. Not a surprise when you consider these retailers have sold them proprietary devices and Apps. How much choice do they have?

Vampires still suck…in a good way.

GoodeReader talks about the impact of vampires on the eBook Revolution.

eBook Revolution Update

The Daily Mail Online reports on a PEW Research study that says half of U.S. respondents owned an eReader or tablet. Additionally, traditional “paper” books are holding their own in popularity so that’s a win-win for everybody. GalleyCat says Barnes and Noble is offering a Free eBook for a Nook app promotion in Australia. WilmingtonBiz …

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eBook prices compared in the US and UK

Techcrunch compares eBook pricing in the U.S. and the U.K.

Simon & Schuster extends its international reach

Galleycat draws attention to a sometimes overlooked part of the eBook Revolution with a post on Simon & Schuster boasting their largest international growth with 2013 eBook sales reaching almost 200 countries.

Spanish-language books win on eReaders

The Los Angeles TimesĀ reports that Spanish-language books are finding their niche on eReaders.

Digital Publishing Headlines

Digital Book World offers five reasons why the global eBook marketplace registered huge growth in 2013. The World Bulletin says that the eBook Revolution is about to surge in Turkey. Talking New Media reports that Thin Reads has released its eBook singles best-seller list for 2013. Booktrade posted that Russia is now the third biggest …

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