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The once-explosive growth of ebooks losing some steam, but tech companies like Amazon.com, Apple and Google are still the most influential players in the publishing industry today, said Christopher Kenneally, a panelist at the Miami Book Fair International. The director of business development... Continue reading at 'Silicon Valley Business Journal'
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2013-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One of the allures of ebooks for American publishers is the opportunity the format provides to sell titles to international markets, free of the costs of printing—and shipping—books overseas. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When I moved to Paris in 2010, I’d already begun doing the majority of my reading on my Kindle. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With the rapid increase in self-published books around the world, major publishing houses are having to find new ways to maintain their market share. Continue reading at 'BBC World'
[ BBC World | 2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Realizing no single major Japanese vendor supported fixed layout ebooks, Sakkam Press was forced to switch to reflowable formats. Here's how they managed it. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new survey found that more than 70 percent of parents still prefer print books to the iPad when it comes to reading to children. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2012-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An Australian group-buying site owned by Microsoft and Nine sold ebook readers bundled with a treasure trove of thousands of pirated books including the full Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series. Continue reading at 'The Sydney Morning Herald'
[ The Sydney Morning Herald | 2012-02-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It may sound a little strange, but the SmarterComics version of this business bestseller is quite engaging. Here's your chance to read it online free of charge. Continue reading at 'PC World'
[ PC World | 2012-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It's like the old "make it up on volume" joke. Except this time it might work, if students and school districts play along. Continue reading at 'AllThingsD'
[ AllThingsD | 2012-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Online retailers continued to increase their market share of book purchases in the second quarter of 2011, according to the latest data from Bowkers PubTrack Consumer service. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2011-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble on Tuesday said it sold three times as many digital books through its website compared to physical books during the fourth fiscal quarter. Continue reading at 'PC World'
[ PC World | 2011-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon.com said that it sold 105 ebooks for every 100 printed books, a milestone that its chief executive, Jeff Bezos, said had occurred sooner than expected. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'
[ The New York Times | 2011-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It happened. Amazon says ebook sales have surpassed physical book sales on Amazon.com. Continue reading at 'PC World'
[ PC World | 2011-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As convenient as they are, I've long worried about the many ways in which ebook purveyors restrict readers' rights. You can't resell the books you purchase for the Amazon Kindle, and you can't read them on most other e-readers. We also don't really own ebooks in the same way we own... Continue reading at 'Slate'
[ Slate | 2011-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Libraries across the U.S. are struggling to cover the cost of e-books, which have grown in popularity Continue reading at 'ABC News'
[ ABC News | 2024-03-12 14:54:40 UTC ]
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A federal judge has held that “monopolization” claims against Amazon can move forward, finding that lawyers for a potential consumer class have plausibly alleged that Amazon’s conduct in the e-book market has led to “reduced competition” and “higher e-book prices." Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The “Netflix model” of leasing e-books to public libraries is expensive, full of limitations, and potentially a boon for censorship, librarians say. It’s a growing business model that shifts power to publishers and makes access harder for patrons. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2024-02-22 16:28:54 UTC ]
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If you’re looking for more ways to earn an income or diversify revenue streams, e-books are a great avenue. You don’t need to be an expert, either. With My AI eBook Creation Pro, you can create premium e-books in a matter of clicks without the writing or design expertise. Powered by... Continue reading at 'PC World'
[ PC World | 2024-01-10 08:00:00 UTC ]
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Overall, OverDrive reps said 2023 was another banner year for library e-books, with North American public libraries seeing a 55% increase in digital checkouts in 2023. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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If you’ve got a story to tell or advice to give, an eBook is a compelling avenue to share with the world and maybe even make a little money. You don’t even have to work all that hard thanks to My AI eBook Creation Pro. Powered by ChatGPT, this eBook creation tool takes all of the pain... Continue reading at 'PC World'
[ PC World | 2023-10-23 08:00:00 UTC ]
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