Category: Publishers

OverDrive powers hundreds of library eBook clubs globally

Leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools, OverDrive announced in a press release that it powers hundreds of library eBook clubs globally.

Calibre 2.70 eBook Management software update available

Softpedia posted on the release of eBook management software Calibre 2.70 update that includes a tool for download of external resources for books.

Kobo eReaders were destined for global market

In a Betakit post, Kobo CEO Michael Tamblyn says that giving the Kobo eReader a global presence has been the plan from day one.

eBook Revolution reboots on a global scale

A Technology story in News.com.au describes how the eBook Revolution is rebooting worldwide.

Reedsy Learning Platform available for authors

Digital Book World posted a linked to the Reedsy Learning Platform for authors.

Enhancements to Smashwords’ Coupon Manager Tool

Digital Book World says that Indie eBook distributor Smashwords has enhanced its coupon manager tool.

Middle-aged women drive eBook sales

According to Huffington Post middle-aged women are driving eBook sales.

Amazon undermining eBook competition in Europe

TechEye writes that Amazon is in hot water with European Union anti-trust regulators that say its eBook contracts with publishers undermine fair competition in the marketplace.

Amazon bullies publishing partners in Japan

Bloomberg reports on Amazon bullying publishing partners in Japan by denying inclusion in Kindle Unlimited during contract negotiations. (No wonder Amazon has a hard time coaxing publishers and Indie authors to sign up to its far from “unlimited” Netflix for eBooks.)

Publishers continue to manipulate the marketplace

Tech Crunch highlights the insanity that has taken hold of publishing. The legacy publishers’ plans to force people to buy “print” books by pricing their eBooks too high has been countered by Amazon slashing the price of their print titles. The lopsided results are lower revenues for everyone, and a print and eBook marketplace that is …

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