AAP StatShot Monthly Report for October: A Rare Rise for Ebooks

For a second time in two years, the Association of American Publishers cites a rise in ebook revenues, as downloaded audio charges ahead as the main gainer. The post AAP StatShot Monthly Report for October: A Rare Rise for Ebooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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With the success of movies like 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' and more ways to buy comics than ever before, the industry is growing rapidly. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Chromebook on the rise, with sales set to triple by 2017

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Amazon ebook pricing battle intensifies after 'Authors United' ad

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Amazon wants you to ask Hachette's CEO for lower ebook prices

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Britons' bookshelves are still full of literature says Ofcom report

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Simon & Schuster Second Quarter Sales Rise 12%

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Legendary 'King's Quest' developer Sierra rises mysteriously from the grave

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Panel Mania: Toppi's Rare and Exquisite Gift in 'The Collector'

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Wikipedia Publishes First-Ever Transparency Report--And There's A Funny Story About A Monkey

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Report: Libraries Struggling with E-books

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Hachette ebook sales fall in wake of dispute with Amazon over pricing

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Amazon Explains Why It Thinks $9.99 is the Right Price for Ebooks

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Amazon to Hachette: Lower ebook prices and we won't ask for more of the revenues

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HBG Sales Rise 5.6% Despite Amazon’s 'Punitive' Actions

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Amazon: 'Hachette paying authors too little on ebooks'

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Amazon runs the numbers to convince you that ebooks should be cheaper

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Amazon says $9.99 ebooks will boost revenue, including for Hachette

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Apple’s $450M ebooks settlement deal questioned by judge

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