PublishersWeekly offers some specifics on the settlement agreed to by publishers sued for colluding with Apple and other publishers to fix eBook prices. The post lists some of the restrictions Hachette, Simon & Schuster and HarperCollins will have to respect in future business dealings.
Category: Affordable eBooks
Online book sellers and authors offering affordable options for eBook readers.
Aug 03
eBook Revolution Headlines for August 3
CNet offers a how-to description and video for printing eBook pages. (Think students, essays and reports.) Publisher’s Weekly quotes a Book Industry Study Group report that says eBook Readers are buying more print books. The Denver Post says that eBook fans make a  treasure hunt of finding rare or unusual titles. PaidContent reports on the paths certain …
Jul 27
eBook Revolution update.
USAToday has posted on the most recent cash grab in digital publishing, the mini eBook. You pay a couple of bucks for a sample, condensed version or “out take” written to promote an upcoming novel. GoodeReader reports on Barnes and Noble partnering with FastPencil to bring Indie book titles to physical stores. The OttawaCitizen talks …
Jul 06
eBook Revolution reading while we’re away.
eBook Rumors will be on vacation from July 7 to July 15, 2012. Â We’ve left some reading for you to enjoy while we’re away. Thanks again and see you soon! Sincerely, John Cypher, Editor GoodeReader says we should expect new budget tablets coming from Skytex this summer. ComputerWorld gives us the lowdown on the Archos …
Jun 27
Libraries race to adopt. Publishers create obstacles.
MediaShift reports on the impact that the eBook Revolution is having on old business relationships as libraries race to adopt the new technology but find themselves blocked by inflexible publishers.
Jun 19
eBooks outsell hard covers.
Zdnet reports that The Association of American Publishers says adult eBook sales are up $282.3-million in 2012 and adult hard cover sales fell short at $229.6 million. This is a first for the publishing industry and suggests good times are ahead for the eBook Revolution. The reason for the switch? The AAP suggests it’s the …
Jun 01
eBook Revolution update June 1, 2012
TechLifeGoesStrong gives its top 5 picks for eBook Readers. The New York Times offers a story about Digital Comics. PaidContent reports on the Department of Justice price-fixing anti-trust lawsuit against Apple and presents pro and con letters from the public. eBookMagazine says that OverDrive has announced a new HTML5 based eBook service. More on eBooks …
May 30
eBook Promo Sites for Indie Authors!
Mediabistro offers up a list of FREE sites where Indie authors can promote their eBooks. (And sites where eReaders can look for FREE and affordable titles.)
May 26
Amazon settles dispute with IPG
PublishersWeekly says that Amazon and Independent Publisher’s Group have settled their dispute that climaxed months ago when the online eBook sales giant pulled IPG’s titles from the Kindle Store. The new deal should return IPG’s client list to active duty status.
May 25
Worldreader’s 1-Million eBook Plan
Read GoodeReader’s inspiring post about the non-profit group, Worldreader’s plans to bring eReaders and eBooks to countries and distant lands that do not have access to the technology.
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