Publishers Weekly says that a judge has dealt a serious blow to the much talked about (and dreamed about by Amazon and Apple) “used” eBook market.
Category: iPad
Apr 05
eBook Revolution Update
This could be a good thing or a bad thing. Digital Book World reports that Amazon will launch a cover creating tool for Indie authors. Internet Retailer says Sony will target young readers with Kids’ Corner site. This is kind of cool. Casual Living says a new digital fabric sample book is on the way from …
Apr 04
eBook prices on the rise…temporarily.
Digital Book World updates us on recent eBook price swings but suggests the increases will only be temporary. More ups and downs are expected as the market matures.
Apr 03
Reeder for Mac and iPad now FREE!
MediaBistro’s AppNewser reports on a possible replacement for the now defunct Google Reader that can deliver the same services without the cost. The Reeder’s iPad version is currently free.
Apr 02
More on Amazon’s acquisition of GoodReads
Insider Monkey offers more on Amazon’s acquisition of GoodReads. Will the eBook giant become unstoppable?
Apr 01
Pressure on Kobo and Sony to Compete.
GoodeReader has a story on how the competition is getting tough for eBook retailers Kobo and Sony in light of Amazon’s planned acquisition of GoodReads.
Mar 31
Publishers report eBooks bolster profits.
Publishers Weekly has a post about the impact of eBook sales on profits for publishers who have previously cried poor about eBook pricing. In some cases, the profits are reported by companies that paid out penalties for their part in an illegal price-fixing conspiracy with Apple. While it’s good to see the eBook adoption and …
Mar 30
Amazon to buy GoodReads
GoodeReader reports that Amazon is in the process of purchasing GoodReads. Authors and readers should benefit from the review and rating integration that will follow, but Amazon’s competitors are going to wish they’d purchased the social site themselves.
Mar 29
Mix of traditional and Indie publishing is key to the future.
Digital Book World offers this post on the current state of publishing for authors (traditional and Indie) and predicts a bright future for hybrids.
Mar 27
What’s next in digital publishing?
Paid Content offers a post on what’s next in digital publishing. New payment models, platforms and more leading up to paidContent Live on April 17 in New York City.
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