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 16
The eBook pricing and sales discussion continues
The discussion on eBook pricing and sales data continues at GoodeReader.
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.
Feb 07
Digital Publishing Headlines
Gigaom tells us that Sony is leaving the North American eBook business. (Sony customer libraries will be switched to Kobo.) They never seemed to have their hearts in it.
GoodeReader has more on what the Sony/Kobo deal means to readers.
GlobalNews reports that a competition deal signed with publishers should see a 20% drop in eBook prices for Canadians.
GoodeReader also reports that the Readfy eBook subscription service will offer ads. (Not sure how that will fly…)
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