Since the early 2010s, libraries and publishers have clashed over the terms and costs of e-book licenses, which grant libraries permission to loan digital books. Librarians and their legislative allies are pushing publishers of electronic books to lower their prices and relax licensing terms, an... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2022-09-06 11:15:37 UTC ]
The author, most recently, of the novel “Cemetery Road,” finds electronic books easier on his eyes these days: “I still love the scent and feel of ink and paper, but — we do what we must.” Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2019-06-27 09:00:06 UTC ]
A study finds parents focus more on technology with electronic books and interact less with children. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2019-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon has a program in place allowing people to self-publish both printed and electronic books, but until now the workflow has been clunky as authors were forced to use a different tool for each format. The company is now streamlining the experience... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2017-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
A US federal appeals court upholds a ruling that Apple conspired with publishers fix the prices of electronic books. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 2015-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
In the WSJ, Amazon's Russ Grandinetti 'defended the company against criticism that it is using its growing clout in electronic books to bully a major publisher.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
A New York judge has given the go-ahead for a group to collectively sue Apple for damages over its collusion with publishers to fix the price of electronic books.Denise Cote, a judge at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, wrote in her approval of class status that... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2014-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
New York's attorney general says buyers of electronic books will get account credits this week from five publishers from settlements reached after 33 states sued in federal court alleging they... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2014-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new survey of Japanese readers shows seniors are more open to young people to using electronic books. We explore the reasons why this may be. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Apple conspired with publishers to fix the price of electronic books, a US judge rules, but the company says it will appeal against the decision. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 2013-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
An email composed, but never sent, by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs may prove instrumental in the Justice Department's case that Apple, along with the five largest book publishers, colluded to fix prices for electronic books.In a draft email intended for Apple Senior Vice President Eddy Cue about... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2013-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Apple didn't try to fix or raise the prices of electronic books when it entered into the market in 2010, according to Apple Senior Vice President Eddy Cue. Rather, he says, the company was only working to ensure a profit for itself."We're not willing to lose money in any business," Cue told the... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2013-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Government lawyers allege the agreements Apple signed in 2010 with five publishers amounted to a conspiracy to get consumers to pay more for electronic books.NEW YORK — Eddy Cue, the Apple Inc. executive in charge of negotiating the company's controversial ebook deals, defended how the tech... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Apple heads to a U.S. federal court Monday to face civil accusations that it conspired with five publishers to drive up the price of electronic books in the weeks leading up to the 2010 introduction of the iPad. Continue reading >> [ Source: AllThingsD | 2013-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Justice Department will lay out in a civil antitrust trial its accusations that Apple masterminded a cartel with publishers to raise ebook prices.For a company that beat down prices of online music, Apple Inc. finds itself in the odd situation of defending itself against government claims... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2013-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
10 facts about media and content industries 1. Digitization has increased book sales. Expenditure on electronic books almost doubled each year in 2006-2010 but still amounts to only 3% of global book sales. Forecasts however predict that reve ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Editor & Publisher | 2012-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
A judge approved on Thursday a Justice Department settlement with three publishers accused of conspiring with Apple Inc and other publishers to push up the prices of electronic books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Stuff | 2012-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Libraries are having to engage in new discussions with publishers and booksellers over electronic books, similar to those already settled in the printed-book world and with loans of CDs and DVDs, says Association of Public Library Managers chair Ian Littleworth. Continue reading >> [ Source: Stuff | 2012-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
In the fight between Apple, Amazon, the government, and publishers to set prices for electronic books, independents were overlooked. Now, they're banding together and voicing complaints. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Atlantic | 2012-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
A US judge on Friday set a 2013 trial date for a lawsuit from the US government accusing Apple and book publishers of conspiring to fix the prices of electronic books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Stuff | 2012-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]