Publishers have been exploiting a Facebook loophole with their native ads, making them alluring ad buys in light of decreased Facebook reach for brands. The post When an ad is not an ad on Facebook appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2014-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Memphis-based Devault-Graves Digital Editions has collected three early stories from J.D. Salinger in a volume that is, according to the publisher, the "first legitimate book by Salinger to be published in 50 years," and the first Salinger work available digitally. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
The big publishers lock down their ebooks to their own detriment, according to a new study. Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2014-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Dutch publishers have failed in their efforts to immediately close down ebook reselling site Tom Kabinet.The Amsterdam District Court ruled Monday that the reseller can stay in business, after the Dutch Publishers Association (DPA) filed a preliminary case at the beginning of July to urgently... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2014-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon.com Inc. on Friday introduced Kindle Unlimited, an all-you-can-read ebook subscription service available for $9.99 a month. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2014-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
We look at how Amazon's new ebook subscription service stacks up against similar offerings from Oyster and Scribd in terms of publisher deals, number of books, and the number of books you'll actually want to read. Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2014-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hugh Howey says his study, based on calculation of Amazon sales, shows 'real progress' for authors who have chosen to go it aloneA new report claims that self-published authors have surged to 31% of ebook sales on Amazon.com, and are now earning more ebook royalties than writers published by the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon's new subscription ebook plan includes more than 600,000 titles, but no major publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2014-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Some Amazon users spotted an ad for a Kindle Unlimited service, which would let users access as many ebook and audio titles as they wanted (within a certain library) for $9.99 a month. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon entered the ebook subscription market Friday by launching Kindle Unlimited, a Netflix-like subscription service for ebooks available for $9.99 a month. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2014-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon introduced a $9.99- a-month service for unlimited Kindle ebook downloads, letting customers devour books like they binge on TV services like Netflix and Amazon Prime.Kindle Unlimited includes more than 600,000 Kindle books and thousands of audiobooks from Audible Inc., Amazon said today... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2014-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
After teasing us with a possible launch, Amazon has confirmed Kindle Unlimited, its all-you-can-read ebook subscription service. For $9.99 per month, Kindle Unlimited offers 600,000 books and "thousands" of audiobooks across a range of devices. As... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2014-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Apple Inc. has agreed to pay $400 million to settle allegations that the company conspired with publishers to raise ebook prices. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2014-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The $9.99 monthly service offers access to more than 600,000 books and audiobooks.Now the go-to place for electronics, groceries, and pretty much everything else, Amazon's e-commerce empire was built atop books. The site hasn't forgotten about its roots--it is reportedly testing an ebook and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2014-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Trade ebook sales rose 4.3% in the first quarter of 2014 to $387.9 million, according to AAP's monthly StatShot report. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon will likely introduce an ebook subscription service, Kindle Unlimited, in the near future. Subscribers will have access to over 600,000 ebooks and audiobooks for $9.99 per month. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Apple agrees to pay as much as $400m to settle a lawsuit over accusations it colluded with publishers to fix ebooks prices. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 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 ]
Ever heard of Kindle Unlimited? Us either, at least not until now. Originally spotted by kboards, a forum site that welcomes Kindle chatter, this previously unknown service appears to be an upcoming all-you-can-read subscription service from Amazon.... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
But remember: All-you-can-eat subscriptions are only appetizing if there's delicious stuff in the buffet. Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]