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Kindle MatchBook: Re–Purchase your Library from Amazon for $2.99 or less

In October Amazon launches Kindle MatchBook, an arrangement that lets you purchase the Kindle edition of books you've already bought from them in print for $2.99 or less. The agreement currently covers about 10,000 books from a variety of publishers, and the prices are valid for any book... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Egyptian Publishers Diversify in Face of Uncertain Future

Ongoing political uncertainty has resulted in a depressed local book market leading Egyptian to look elsewhere in the Arab world and further abroad to bolster business. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sophie Hannah to write new Agatha Christie novel

Crime author Sophie Hannah is to write a new Agatha Christie novel, featuring the author's... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Doctor Who ebook author revealed

Comedian and writer Charlie Higson is confirmed as the latest name to pen a short story celebrating the BBC sci-fi series. Continue reading at 'BBC News'

[ BBC News | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Foreign-language Bookstore in Cairo Hurt By Lack of Tourists

Cairo's Lehnert & Landrock, a 65-year-old German bookstore and art gallery near Tahrir Square, may be forced to close as a result of the fall off in tourists to Egypt. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's new Kindle Paperwhite officially announced, ships September 30th

In case you needed official confirmation, Amazon's new Kindle Paperwhite is indeed real and on the way. While we still don't have much in the way of specifics, according to the public listing, we do know that the refreshed Paperwhite should arrive with a 25-percent faster processor, improved... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's New Offer: Discounted Kindle Versions of Print Books You've Already Bought

Amazon said on Tuesday that it will unveil a program that will let Amazon customers purchase the digital versions of print books they've already bought -- or will buy -- from Amazon, for $2.99 or less. The initiative, called Kindle MatchBook, will launch in October with at least 10,000... Continue reading at 'AllThingsD'

[ AllThingsD | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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September’s Top Reviews of Self-Published Books from BlueInk Review

This month's “starred” reviews of self-published books include a collection of spiritualist lectures, an examination of the Andean Q’ero faith and a pair of compelling novels. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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R.I.P. Frederik Pohl

Frederik Pohl, one of the great science fiction authors and editors of the late 20th century, died Monday, his family announced on his website. He was 93.Frederik Pohl, one of the great science fiction authors and editors of the late 20th century, died Monday, his family announced on his... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Who Died in Syria Wins Arab American Book Award

The late New York Times Reporter Anthony Shadid, who died in Syria last year, is among the winners of the 2013 Arab American Book Awards. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Hears Echoes of Netflix Business Model

Offering unlimited television shows and music for a flat monthly fee has worked for Netflix Inc. and Spotify AB. Will it work in the book industry? Continue reading at 'AllThingsD'

[ AllThingsD | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackfriars signs Rob Delaney memoir

New Little, Brown imprint Blackfriars has bought a debut memoir from comedian Rob Delaney, dubbed... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lee Child takes Official UK Top 50 top spot

Lee Child's new Jack Reacher thriller, Never Go Back (Bantam Press), was the bestselling... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Random House launches 'Happy Foodie'

Random House has launched "The Happy Foodie" website, together with a newsletter and... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst to launch 99p Esquire Weekly tablet edition

Hearst is preparing to launch a digital weekly edition of monthly men's magazine Esquire this week, in an attempt to appeal to younger readers and stem double-digit circulation falls. Continue reading at 'Media Week'

[ Media Week | 2013-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Promotion for Sion Hamilton at Foyles

Foyles' Siôn Hamilton, general manager at the Charing Cross Road store, has been... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Xbox One indie program will support free-to-play games, microtransactions

Looking into Microsoft's ID@Xbox program for independent developers? You'll be happy to hear that the company won't be placing any restrictions on your desired distribution model. Speaking to Joystiq at PAX Prime, Microsoft portfolio director for digital games Chris Charla explained that... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2013 Magazine Manufacturing and Production Technology Survey

After a four-year decline, new technology investment has suddenly jumped up significantly, according to FOLIO:’s 2013 manufacturing and production technology survey. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The View From The Tree : 6 Things Magazine Publishers Should Stop Doing Now

By D. Eadward Tree The future of publishing ain't what it used to be. A few years ago, "everyone" knew what was coming: except for a few old-timers and Luddites, consumers would soon switch entirely to digital... Continue reading at 'Publishing Executive'

[ Publishing Executive | 2013-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ka-ching! Amazon explains benefits from ebook price-fixing settlement

The direct results of the ebook price fixing scandal between Apple and the five major U.S. book publishers are one-step closer to turning into real money for millions of Amazon customers. The online retailer recently began sending out e-mail notifications to Kindle ebook buyers telling... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2013-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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