The Sun Sentinel says that the demand for eBooks is draining public library budgets. (That and the greedy pricing policies of publishers.)
Aug 11
eBook vendors argue against accessibility laws for eBook reading devices
Tidbits reports that eBook vendors Amazon, Kobo, and Sony are pushing for exemption from U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) accessibility laws that require “advanced communication services” be accessible to the disabled.
The vendors argue that eReaders are limited devices designed for text displays only.
Aug 09
Digital Publishing Update
The Digital Reader says that the eBook market is finding its pace while continuing to grow by 5%. One wonders how the overall market will react when the U.S. Department of Justice finishes with Apple and its price-fixing conspirators and fair competition is given some room to run.
Honestly… The eBook Revolution seems to be unstoppable. It grows despite the illegal and desperate machinations undertaken by these corporate, anti-trust bullies. It’s amazing really. I am looking forward to watching the market react to a more even playing field where eBook prices are not artificially inflated.
The Sacramento Bee says publishers Follett and Hachette will partner to distribute eBooks for children.
GoodeReader posted on the rise of digital AudioBooks.
A new platform, Senserial, will offer eBooks in series style with cliff-hangers released every week.
Digital Book World reports on the new eBook discovery site NextRead.
Aug 08
Publishers object to Apple contract limits.
The Globe and Mail reports that publishers are objecting to limits that the U.S. Department of Justice is hoping to set on future Apple contracts following the guilty verdict for the iPad maker in the recent price-fixing conspiracy trial against the company.
Aug 07
Bezos’ Washington Post purchase suggests the shape of things to come.
The Financial Post writes that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ purchase of the Washington Post suggests he is about to do to newspaper publishers what his Kindle eBooks have done to the traditional book publishing industry.
Aug 06
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. to get the Kindle Worlds treatment.
TheMarySue.com reports that the works of author Kurt Vonnegut Jr. are among the first to get the fan fiction treatment in the new Kindle Worlds platform. So it goes…
Aug 05
Apple calls U.S. Department of Justice’s suggestions “Draconian.”
DailyTech says that Apple has rejected the U.S. Department of Justice’s proposals to remedy and safeguard against the illegal behavior that the iPad maker has been tried and found guilty of doing. The unrepentant Apple calls the measures “Draconian.”
Aug 04
Apple responds to U.S. Department of Justice’s “Suggestions.”
Macgasm reports on Apple’s response to the U.S. Department of Justice’s suggestions about the iPad maker’s eBook sales practices, offering fixes so the company found guilty of price-fixing can mend its ways.
Aug 02
eBook Revolution update.
ZDNET posted that the U.S. Department of Justice has some suggestions to upgrade Apple eBook sales practices following a guilty verdict in the iPad maker’s price-fixing lawsuit. One suggestion is to force Apple to allow links to competitors to better help consumers compare prices.
The Bookseller says Simon and Schuster cites a 29% increase in eBook sales for the second quarter of 2013.
Popular TV series Miami Vice will return as a digital comic according to WLRN.org.
Digital Book World reports that 22% of readers polled said they would not pay more than $4.99 for an eBook. The survey also said that 50% would not care how much an eBook cost if they truly wanted it.
Aug 01
Kindle for iOS to allow chapter sampling…
Engadget says Kindle for iOS will now feature eBook samples in a slightly less restrictive operating environment that will allow for chapter browsing but no direct purchasing from the App.
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