Digital Book World looks for common ground between Indie and traditional publishing in this post.
Category: Publishers
Feb 21
Digital Publishing Headlines
EContent offers the State of eBooks, the year in review. The Los Angeles Times says a private investment management firm has made an acquisition offer to beleaguered book-seller Barnes and Noble. Get a complete list of last week’s digital best-sellers at Digital Book World. And Digital Book World also offers a post on how Kobo’s …
Feb 18
eBooks inject new life into publishing
A story at Yahoo Finance says that book sales have been on the rise since 2008 when eBooks started injecting new life into the market.
Feb 17
Are traditional publishers driving writers into Indie publishing?
Digital Book World offers a post suggesting some of the forces driving writers away from traditional publishers and toward Indie author success.
Feb 14
Digital Publishing Headlines
CNNMoney talks about eBook subscription services. Digital Book World has a post on sorting out the truth about author earnings and eBook sales success. Forbes says eBook retailer (and publisher) Amazon is giving the big five publishers a run for the money. PC Pro offers tips for finding Indie publishing success.
Feb 13
Will eBooks outlast the paper book?
As the competition between eBooks and paper books continues, TechVibes wonders whether there will ever be a clear winner.
Feb 12
Oyster inks deal with Disney for kids titles
Gigaom reports that Oyster eBook subscription service has inked a deal with Disney to create a new kid’s section that will eventually contain 10,000 titles.
Feb 11
Apple’s appeal dismissed.
Mediabistro reports that Apple’s appeal regarding a court-appointed monitor has been dismissed. The monitor was appointed to keep an eye on the iPad maker’s business practices.
Feb 10
Kobo and Amazon tie in best eBook seller poll
The Christian Science Monitor says a recent GoodReads poll of frequent eBook readers puts Amazon and Kobo in a tie for best eBook seller.
Feb 09
Adobe will support old eBook formats
Goodereader says that Adobe intends to support its old eBook formats after it releases a new version of its DRM encryption.







