Random House launches first colour picture ebooks

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Wed, 15/06/2011 - 08:07 Random House Children's Books has released its first four-colour picture ebooks, marking the start of its ebook publishing programme for picture books. Digital editions will from now on be released alongside the physical books. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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