1 in 40 people now have e-readers

Over 90% of the e-readers bought over Christmas were Kindles, according to research released... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst president David Carey: Apple taught people 'how to buy digital content'

David Carey, president of Hearst Magazines, sat down with AllThingsD's Peter Kafka to kick off Day 2 of D:Dive Into Media here in Dana Point, California, with the interview centering on Carey's take on how digital magazines are working out in a world that seems less and less intrigued by... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst's David Carey on How People Are Still Reading Magazines. Really!

Despite what you have read, probably online, print isn't dead insists the magazine exec, speaking at D: Dive Into Media. Hearst's digital subscriptions are also up to 900,000. Continue reading at AllThingsD

[ AllThingsD | 2013-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blonde 'Anne of Green Gables'? A new cover displeases loyal readers

A new book cover for the classic novel 'Anne of Green Gables,' showing Anne as a blonde without freckles lounging in a plaid shirt, has Amazon users up in arms. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Readers 'flock to beautiful books'

The extra focus publishers have started to put on producing beautiful hardbacks has borne fruit,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Readers sue Armstrong and US publishers

Two US book buyers are suing cyclist Lance Armstrong and his publishers Random House US and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon quietly introduces Kindle rentals for US readers, bases prices on duration

Think you can finish a 168-page novel in a month? It might pay to opt for Amazon's new Kindle rental feature, now available on an incredibly limited number of titles. A few options published by Princeton University Press appear to represent the site's introductory offering. The 5 Elements of... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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McDonald's to offer £1 deal on 15m books

McDonald's has launched a two-year children’s books campaign, committing to "hand... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reader’s Digest UK closes its book business

Reader's Digest UK will no longer produce or sell books, following a restructuring of the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-01-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It’s Time Publishing Tries Something Radical to Entice Readers

Publishing is doing all it can to convince people to buy books and read, but still 47% of Americans don't. It's time to try something radical: let's start with men. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Christmas e-reader sales up 45% at John Lewis

John Lewis has reported a 45% increase in sales of e-readers over the Christmas period, compared... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury Targeting Digital Readers In New Global Campaign

Bloomsbury, with its new Just Great Reads promotion, is running what it is calling the "first ever" global marketing campaign targeted expressly at readers who favor devices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sony opens German e-reader store

Sony has opened an e-reader store in Germany, selling digital titles in eight different... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Over 1,000 library jobs will go next year, says CILIP

More than 1,000 library staff will lose their jobs in the next 12 months, according to a new... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Engadget's holiday gift guide 2012: e-readers

Welcome to the Engadget holiday gift guide! Picking presents for friends and loved ones is never a simple task, and with thousands of options for each category, buying technology can be an especially frustrating experience. We're here to help. Below you'll find today's bevy of curated picks, and... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In China, 25 Million People Use Only Their Cell Phones to Read Books

Mobile reading may revive entire genres of literature, such as mid-length novels and poems, which have fallen out of favor. Continue reading at The Atlantic

[ The Atlantic | 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The little Kiwi people behind The Hobbit

Born out of a British book and funded by Hollywood, The Hobbit is also a movie that has its heart in New Zealand. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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High street demand strong for e-readers

Retailers are reporting strong customer demand for their newly available e-readers, boosting... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E-readers make easy reading on the move

E-readers are devices for reading electronic books, or ebooks. Here's a rundown of their basic features: Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iPad Mini: A Supercharged E-Reader with A Middling Screen and a High Price

Apple's new iPad Mini is the best small tablet on the market and makes an amazing e-reader; the only problems are its not-so-hi-res screen and it's not-quite-low-enough price tag. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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