Digital Trends has a story that confirms eBooks are here to stay. The U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Lichtenstein Suzi Levine swore her oath of office on an eBook reader displaying a copy of the Constitution.
Category: Publishers
Jun 02
Walmart takes advantage of feud
CNN Money reports that Walmart is taking advantage of Amazon’s ongoing feud with publisher Hachette by offering huge discounts on popular book titles.
May 31
Dedicated Book Shop for Hachette
According to Digital Book World Hachette has taken time away from its battle with Amazon to sign a deal that will create a Hachette dedicated book shop at bricks and mortar chain Books-a-Million’s online book shop.
May 30
Amazon not the bad guy in ongoing eBook pricing fight.
A CNN Money story on eBook pricing says that Amazon is not the bad guy.
May 29
U.S. DOJ says: Enough already. Apple is guilty!
The Register reports that the US Department of Justice has told the appeals court to accept the guilty verdict set against Apple for the iPad maker’s role in a price-fixing conspiracy with publisher partners that have already recorded settlements in the case.
May 28
Hachette titles rank high regardless of Amazon battle
Digital Book World reports that Hachette’s titles continue to hold a high rank on the sales list regardless of the trade dispute with Amazon.
May 27
Blurb buys Graphicly
TechCrunch posted on Indie eBook printer Blurb’s purchase of Indie eBook platform Graphicly.
May 26
Ask the author at Goodreads
Digital Book World reports that Goodreads has added an Ask the Author button. The new function will roll out over the coming weeks.
May 25
Why Enhanced eBooks are slow to catch on
Digital Book World says it has the real reason that Enhanced eBooks are slow to catch on.
May 23
Digital Publishing Update
Yahoo Finance posted an update on the dispute between Hachette and Amazon.com. Digital Book World has sales stats for children’s eBooks in Europe. News.com.au reports NASA removing an eBook that suggested there is proof of alien life in ancient rock art. TechCrunch says startup BitLit will help you get eBook versions of your paperback and hard cover …
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