If you're seeking out Superman online, be on alert. A new study by Internet security firm McAfee shows that those who search for the Man of Steel on the Web have a 16.5 percent chance that they'll land on a website that has malware including spyware, adware, spam, phishing or viruses. The data... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Irish-based newspaper publisher, Independent News & Media (INM), has appointed a former Tesco executive, Robert Pitt, to be its chief executive. The experienced supermarket executive will take up the position in the autumn. Pitt, a 43-year-old Irishman, is currently chief operations... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Apple has resisted settling with the government over charges that it conspired with publishers to fix ebook prices. While its alleged co-conspirators have already opted to pay up and move on, Cupertino has been steadfast in maintaining its... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Brad Thor's thriller "Act of War," released July 8, debuted in the #2 spot on Apple's iBooks bestseller list for the week ended July 14. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
One of the most famous characters in comic book history is set to bid a sad farewell. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon appears to be testing an ebook and audiobook subscription programme in the US called... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Mexico's Manuvo has launched a new digitization and library subscription platform for small Spanish-language children's publishers called Naay. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
iPad manufacturer to pay damages contingent upon appeals court ruling over whether it conspired with publishers to fix pricesApple has agreed to pay $450m (£262.7m) in the US to settle claims the iPad manufacturer conspired with five major publishers to fix ebook prices.It came ahead of damages... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Apple has reached a settlement in a long-standing case that accused the company of fixing the price on ebooks, with the company paying up to $400 million, depending on the outcome of its appeal in the case, a law firm has announced. Apple would pay the $400 million in the class-action lawsuit if... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
I-5 Publishing is adding to its portfolio of pet brands by purchasing Dogster and Catster from Say Media. Terms weren't disclosed. Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Colleen Coble, whose new novel, about a heart transplant recipient who has violent flashbacks that are memories of her donor’s murder, knows cell memory is real--she watched a friend's personality change after a transplant. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
The president of Simon & Schuster’s parent company, CBS Corp, has said the company is... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon briefly posts details about a new "unlimited" subscription service for Kindle ebooks. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Thor in Marvel's comic book universe is about to become a woman. This is very cool news, but not entirely for the reasons you might imagine. Continue reading >> [ Source: Wired | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Princeton Legacy Library will give new life to over 3,000 out-of-print titles. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Portobello Books has acquired a non-fiction book by Britain’s first Green MP, Caroline... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Pan Macmillan is to publish the first collection of comic verse from entertainer Des O’... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
E-book publisher Start Publishing has added 795 titles to its catalogue in a deal with independent publisher Mason Crest. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
In the UK, the Society of Authors’ chief executive claims that traditional publishers’ terms 'are no longer fair or sustainable' for author's to make a living. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
The downward trend of bookstore sales continued in May with sales in the month off 7.5% compared to May 2013. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]