PublishersWeekly has an interesting story about the state of the eBook Revolution as we approach the holiday buying season for 2012. Their figures show continued growth in sales of eBook Readers, Tablets and eBooks and indicate the broader market is expanding beyond Amazon’s territory.
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Nov 23
eBook Revolution Headlines
ITProPortal continues the search for the perfect eBook Reader gift this holiday season with a list of their favorites. The ChicagoSun-Times says the Sourcebooks eBook app makes eBooks all about your kids. BusinessSpectator has the latest on the struggle tradition publishers face in the digital age. Â How can they remain competitive against low-cost, low-overhead Indie …
Nov 21
Tablets and E Ink readers reviewed.
With Christmas soon to dominate everything–everywhere…we’re going to point shoppers to GoodeReader’s reviews of the Kobo Arc Tablet and the Barnes and Noble Nook Tablet HD+. And if you’re in the market for an E Ink reading device, PCAdvisor reviews the Sony PRS-T2 Reader.
Nov 20
Pottermore to allow eBook gifting.
PaidContent reports that J.K.Rowling’s Pottermore eBook store has been equipped to allow eBook “gifting” in time for the holidays. They’ve also added a new collection of short stories to her eBook collection.
Nov 19
Amazon Kindle hits 5th birthday.
GoodeReader reports that the Amazon Kindle is celebrating its 5th birthday. It’s hard to believe that the leader in E Ink eReaders has been helping to propel the eBook Revolution forward for half a decade now.
Nov 18
Apple wins patent for iBooks’ page animation.
AppAdvice reports that Apple has been awarded a patent for its iBooks’ page turn animation.
Nov 16
eBook Revolution Update
DigitalBookWorld talks about the economics of eBook subscription services. GoodeReader says that the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is now available. TechCrunch posted a story about Barnes and Noble shutting down its acquisition eBook pioneering Fictionwise and related sites. TabTimes offers this post on a new approach to Digital Books. More from DigitalBookWorld with a post …
Nov 12
Amazon Kindle PaperWhite shortage.
According to GoodeReader there is an Amazon PaperWhite shortage in the US.
Nov 11
New digital publishing tools on the way.
GoodeReader posted a story on new publishing tools for iPad Mini and Kindle Fire HD8.9 coming from Adobe.
Nov 09
Digital Publishing Headlines
GoodeReader says that Zinio is currently testing a beta version of a cloud reader for magazines. DigitalBookWorld gives the Pros and Cons on digital books. The Guardian.co.uk reports that the Macmillan English Dictionary will go digital following the announcement of final print editions. CNet posted on DC’s e-comics launch of its titles in multi-format for …
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