Publishers object to proposed Apple ebook remedies

As Apple returns to court on Friday to fight with government lawyers over proposed restrictions on its ebook business, the company is getting a little belated help from its alleged co-conspirators.     Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple unveils new version of iBooks with continuous scrolling, iBooks Author also updated

Apple CEO Tim Cook took to a San Jose theater stage today to unveil a new version of the company's literature-based digital storefront, iBooks. Cook says it integrates better with iCloud, allows for quote sharing on Facebook and Twitter, and has support for "over 40 languages." Beyond the app... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2012-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple's iBooks App Gets a Refresh

Apple announced on Tuesday a new version of its iBooks application, the iOS-based software which allows mobile users to read books on their tablets and smartphones. Version 3.0 of the new app comes with a continuous scrolling feature, fuller integration with Apple's iCloud, Facebook and Twitter... Continue reading at AllThingsD

[ AllThingsD | 2012-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst Pulls Content From Multiple Titles for Holiday eBook

Hearst Magazines has announced the release of a new ebook aimed at the holiday chef. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2012-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shifting Strategies Lead to Success for US Small Publishers

At the Frankfurt Book Fair this year, representatives from a number of indie publishers demonstrated the impact they are having on the industry as a whole. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple’s iBookstore Opens in Latin America, New Zealand

By Alex Mutter The iBookstore has opened for business in most of Central and South America, reports The Digital Reader. Books have also gone on  ...  Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers must engage with children's book buyers

The recommendations of friends was the top driver behind children's discovery of new titles,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing in Israel: A Snapshot Overview

With competitive bookstores, strong sales and three major languages - Hebrew, Arabic and Russian - Israel's small but vibrant publishing industry is on the rise. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers look for author 'staying power'

Publishers are still prepared to pay good money up front for the right books, agents have told... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers agree Kindle lending 'experiment'

Amazon has been approaching UK publishers ahead of the launch of its Kindle lending service, with... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US Publishing Leaders Unite To Denounce Saudi Textbook Bigotry

Seven current and former heads of major American publishing houses have published a joint statement opposing hate speech in Saudi textbooks. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Self-published crime for TFP

The Friday Project has signed up a self-published crime writer who sets her novels among London... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dunham’s $3.7m Advance: Everything Wrong With Publishing Today?

Lena Dunham, creator of HBO’s Girls, signed a $3.7 million book deal with Random House. Rob Spillman says it is emblematic of all that is wrong with corporate publishing today. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Content Newswire NewsCred Buys Cloud Publisher Daylife

NewsCred is a media upstart that offers a one-stop shop for high quality content from the likes of the Economist and Bloomberg. After relaunching less than a year ago with a $4 million investment, the company’s technology-driven syndication ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Australia to Play Big Role in News Corp.'s Publishing SpinOff

In splitting News Corp. into two companies, Rupert Murdoch is creating something he hasn't had in years: an Australian media company. By some measures, the publishing company to emerge from the division of News Corp. sometime next year will have ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Depp steps into book publishing

Johnny Depp launches his own book imprint with publishing company HarperCollins. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2012-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Haynes to sell ebooks independently

Haynes Publishing is launching its first range of ebooks and selling them independently through... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple, Amazon Inform Customers of Settlement Refunds

According to the terms of a settlement between the DoJ and three major American publishers, some customers may receive refunds on their ebook purchases. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Johnny Depp will launch a publishing imprint

Infinitum Nihi – Johnny Depp's new publishing imprint with partner HarperCollins – will publish titles including a Bob Dylan biography and a novel by Woody Guthrie. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2012-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Geras new Arrow publishing director

Cornerstone has appointed Jenny Geras as publishing director of Arrow, with Geras moving from Pan... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon offers ebook refunds in price-fixing settlement

Amazon will offer partial refunds to customers who bought ebooks between April 2010 and May 2012 a result of the settlement in a price-fixing case between publishers and the attorneys general of most U.S. states. The retailer is notifying eligible customers by email. Compensation ranges from... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2012-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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