Digital Book World reports that Amazon has partnered with the leading Italian bookstore chain, Giunti, to sell Kindles.
Category: Kobo eReader
May 09
Digital publishing update
Engadget reports that the transition is underway for Kobo to take over Sony’s eBook business. PCMag says U.S. Navy sailors will receive free Navy eReader Devices, the fruits of a partnership between Findaway World and the Navy General Library Program (NGLP). Digital Book World has a story that suggests Amazon is getting hostile with Hachette Book Group. …
May 08
Oyster eBook subscription service catalog reaches half-million titles
Digital Book World reports on the Oyster eBook subscription service catalog reaching the half-million title mark.
May 07
Jet Magazine to go digital
The New York Times reports that the ground-breaking publication Jet Magazine launched in 1951 will move to a digital publishing format in June.
May 06
Analytics expert Lubart moves to Hachette
Digital Book World reports that Hachette Book Group has acquired HarperCollins’ sales analytics expert Dan Lubart.
May 05
eBooks viewed from the past
Gizmodo’s Paleofuture offers views on the eBook as seen from the past.
May 02
Digital publishing updates
Mashable posted on startup BookBub’s plans to help you pick your eBooks. Forbes offers tips on guiding the eBook Revolution into maturity. Gizmodo reports on UK McDonald Happy Meals now arriving with an eBook rather than a toy. Publishers Weekly has a story where US states are accusing iPad maker Apple of stalling in the ongoing eBook price-fixing case.
Apr 29
Three eBook Reading Trends
Digital Book World reveals three recent trends for eBook readers. (They’re into Indie authors!)
Apr 28
Harper Lee okays “Mockingbird” eBook
The Guardian reports that To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee celebrated her 88th birthday by announcing the July 8th release of the classic in eBook and downloadable audiobook form.
Apr 27
Monetizing back-lists
Digital Book World offers authors three tips for monetizing their back-lists.
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