May 22

Master of Horror becomes Master of Market Manipulation

Upstart Business Journal has a post about horror author Stephen King forcing his fans to shop in bricks and mortar book stores by releasing a hard-copy-only version of his new book Joyland.

Is the Master of Horror becoming the Master of Market Manipulation? I think this is really just going to guarantee a healthy demand for pirated versions of his titles, and will alienate eBook enthusiasts that King once encouraged to go digital with his Ride the Bullet “Internet” title back in 2000. (Didn’t he help start the eBook Revolution?)

May 21

eBook sales have leveled off in Canada…for now.

Digital Book World quotes a BookNet Canada eBook study that says sales of digital titles have leveled off in Canada. 15% of books purchased in Canada are eBooks.

May 20

Nook Simple Touch gets upgrade.

Liliputing reports that Barnes and Noble’s inexpensive Nook Simple Touch E-Ink eBook Reader will soon receive an update that will include web browser and email client.

May 19

New 13-inch E Ink eReader coming from Sony.

GoodeReader offers a post and video on a new 13-inch E Ink Sony eReader.

May 17

Digital Publishing Update

Digital Book World talks about the advantages of author digital book signings.

The Los Angeles Times posted that eBook sales almost doubled in 2012 rising to over $3-Billion.

The Book Seller reports on publishers donating Nook books to encourage London readers.

The TicoTimes says the U.S. Justice Department filed documents accusing Apple of conspiring to raise eBook prices.

According to Smart Planet, Argentina is resistant to eBook adoption.

May 15

Apple claims innocence.

In a GoodeReader post, Apple outlines its position in the U.S. Department of Justice’s eBook price-fixing, anti-trust lawsuit against the iPad creator.

May 14

Full color Kindle coming?

Watch for a color Kindle eReader on the horizon. CNET says Amazon has purchased Liquavista (formerly owned by Samsung), a company that developed low power electrowetting displays.

Check out the link for the full story and video.

May 13

eBook readers read more often.

A Newsday article says that eBook readers read more often.

This was just a rumor in the early days of the eBook Revolution, but it looks like they’re starting to find proof that it may be the new normal.

May 12

Microsoft shares slip after Nook proposal

MarketWatch reports on fallout from Microsoft’s rumored $1-Billion buyout of Barnes and Noble’s Nook Media with market shares slipping over the proposed venture.

May 10

eBook Revolution Headlines

GoodeReader has posted Smashwords data from an eBook sales study.

Pocket-lint says Microsoft is considering a $1-Billion buyout of Barnes and Noble’s Nook digital assets.

Bloomberg has more on Google’s ongoing quarrel with Authors.

The New York Times has an update on the eBook Piracy debate with industry leader Tor Books UK’s DRM-FREE title list showing no discernible increase in piracy.

Digital Book World reports on increases to Indie author eBook  pricing.