By Joe Wilcox, Betanews Apple's approach to magazine and newspaper subscriptions and third-party ebook sales stink of the kind of practices that got Microsoft into trouble with trustbusters on two continents during the late 1990s and early 2000s. A year ago, publishers embraced iPad as the savior of their industry. Now iPad looks like a devil's deal instead.Trouble started three days ago, when Sony said that Apple rejected its Reader software from the App Store in a policy change. Apple responded that there is no policy change. Oh? Well, if there is no overt policy change, it is effectively one of enforcement. Either way, the demands Apple is placing on publishers is too much, and arguably being made from a monopoly position. Essentially, the company wants sales to go through the App Store, which would compel the likes of Amazon and Sony to sell ebooks indirectly through Apple and would prohibit magazine and newspaper publishers from offering existing subscribers the benefits of iPad editions without paying more.Policy Change by Another NameLet's start by identifying what is or is not a policy change. Yesterday, during News Corp.'s The Daily Launch, Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president of Internet Services, said that "You'll hear an announcement from us very soon for other news publications." That suggests the policy for subscriptions, at least, isn't clear -- if Apple still has something to announce. Regarding content sales, Sony surely seemed surprised about its Reader... Continue reading at 'Betanews'
[ Betanews | 2011-02-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This is the season in which the entire book industry depends upon consumer holiday purchases to drive sales and, for some, issues at Amazon are leaving their hottest titles languishing on shipping docks and sitting in truck trailers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Another 13 U.K. publishers are signed up to start using Facebook’s Instant Articles, including The Daily Telegraph, The Mirror, The Daily Mail and The Economist, Sky News, sports site 90min.com and The Sun. The BBC and ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The average book’s length has grown from 320 pages in 1999 to 400 pages in 2014, a shift some blame on digital publishing. The post Is Digital Publishing to Blame for Books Getting Longer? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Video advertising is a bright spot for many online publishers, which is why they’re increasingly experimenting with ways to get as much video as possible in front of their audiences. One recent tactic: using “sticky&rdq ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing books for the Star Wars franchise requires a understanding of interlocking multiverses, authorized storylines — and it hasn't always gone smoothly. The post Understanding the Complex World of Star Wars Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Children’s Books (MCB) will next year publish a children’s book by Canadian astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The graphic adaptations of 'How to Talk to Girls at Parties,' with art by Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon, and 'Troll Bridge,' with art by Colleen Doran, will be released in 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The absence of any black, Asian or minority ethnic writers on next year’s World Book Night list provoked an outcry and a Twitterstorm. We asked writers and leading figures within the industry what can be done to encourage greater diversity in British publishingLatest work: Meatspace (Friday... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers are trying different marketing techniques to differentiate their audiobooks in a crowded market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gizmodo’s former editor signs with Tor, Barry Eisler inks a two-book deal with Thomas & Mercer, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Since its highly publicized decision to stop selling books through Amazon, sales at EDC have skyrocketed. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For the first time since the end of the World War II, Adolph Hitler’s Mein Kampf will be available in bookstores in Germany. The post For the First Time Since WWII, Mein Kampf Published in Germany appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook is updating its policies for Instant Articles, per a rep with the company, which could mean up to 40 percent more ads for publishers on the platform. Starting today, publishers utilizing Instant Articles will be able to place an ad every 350 words instead of every 500 words, according... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2015-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As a wrap up to 2015, Publishing Perspectives is running lists of our our favorite books of the year from our contributors, starting with Editor-in-Chief Ed Nawotka. The post Publishing Perspectives’ Top Books of 2015: Ed Nawotka appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Email marketing is still very good for books — particularly ebooks — and has arguably never been better, argues HaperCollins' Jim Hanas. The post The Persistence of Email Marketing for Book Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After being turned down by ‘every major publisher in London’ for his Portico winning novel Beastings, the author says landing the £10,000 prize ‘felt like a vindication’ Benjamin Myers, who has beaten Alan Garner to win the £10,000 Portico prize for literature for his novel Beastings, has spoken... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook is changing the advertising policies for its Instant Articles platform, after publishers said restrictions made it too hard for them to generate revenue from content they posted to the social network’s new feature. & ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A 60-year-old publication will be one of the new kids on the NewFronts block in 2016. Playboy will be among the 37 presenters during the fifth Digital Content NewFronts, where publishers make their case for a slice of the $3 billion digital-video advertising pie. Joining Playboy as first-time... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2015-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mental Floss incorporates a Toyota-sponsored takeover into its December issue, boosts revenue over a standard issue by almost 40 percent. The post How One Publisher Handles Native Ads in Print appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2015-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's books play a leading role in the fragmented and state-controlled publishing industry in China, and titles in translation are an important part of the mix. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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