Waterstone's to launch own e-reader

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Fri, 09/09/2011 - 09:30 Waterstone's is to launch its own e-reader in 2012 inspired by Barnes & Noble's Nook device. Waterstone's m.d. James Daunt has spoken to BBC Radio 4's "You & Yours" programme, on the edition to be broadcast today at 12 p.m., telling the programme he wants to rival Amazon's Kindle, the BBC has reported. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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