Will Ebooks Ever Circulate Freely in Europe?

Joaquín Rodríguez shares his views on ebook accessibility, standards and interoperability within the frame of the European single digital market. The post Will Ebooks Ever Circulate Freely in Europe? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Weekly E-Ranking: The tussle at the top for ebooks

As one comedian-turned-author soars to the top of the print charts, another makes himself comfortable in the Weekly E-Book Ranking, for an eighth non-consecutive week. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookwire Says Spanish and Latin American Ebook Penetration is Accelerating

The publication of ebooks is beginning to grow among Spanish-language publishers as editors embrace digital, according to Bookwire, a distributor of the format, at CONTEC Mexico. The post Bookwire Says Spanish and Latin American Ebook Penetration is Accelerating appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Learn to build robots and drones with Humble's cheap Raspberry Pi and Arduino ebook bundle

Arduino boards and the Raspberry Pi have taken the DIY computing world by storm, allowing users to create wildly inventive projects while learning programming and electronic building skills. If you’re just looking to get into the world of microcontroller boards, though, it can be a little... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2019-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Richard Bassett reflects on Europe in the 1980s

The former foreign correspondent’s memoirs recall a continent caught between a romantic past and an uncertain future Continue reading at The Economist

[ The Economist | 2019-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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RightsTech Europe: A New Summit for Publishing and ‘Related Sectors’

On April 9-10 in Frankfurt, the new RightsTech Europe conference will explore rights management and monetization in book publishing and media industries. The post RightsTech Europe: A New Summit for Publishing and ‘Related Sectors’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Becoming’ Bewitched Europe in December

Michelle Obama’s 'Becoming' is a global hit, especially in Europe, where her memoir topped the nonfiction lists in Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden in December. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon UK brings in ebook gifting

Amazon.co.uk has brought in a 'Buy for others' option on the detail page for Kindle books to allow people to gift ebooks. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Europe's Book Market Grew Slightly in 2017

In 2017 the 29 member countries of the Federation of European Publishers (FEP) generated €22.2 billion ($25.3 billion) in total sales, a figure up slightly from 2016 after accounting for exchange rate effects. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Aldus Network’s Facts and Figures 2018 Report: Book Fairs in Europe

The range of purpose, positioning, and public access comes into focus for 16 leading annual book fairs and trade shows of Europe in Aldus' third report on its network. The post Aldus Network’s Facts and Figures 2018 Report: Book Fairs in Europe appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rakuten Kobo’s 2018 Bestselling Ebooks and Reading Trends

They're reading an average 73 hours per year, says Canada's big ebook and audiobook service, and Rakuten Kobo sees a lot of US politics on its most-read lists in 2018. The post Rakuten Kobo’s 2018 Bestselling Ebooks and Reading Trends appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European and UK Publishers Welcome ‘eVAT Day’ for Ebooks’ Taxation

At both the national and European level, many are welcoming the arrival of the EU's amendment, allowing member markets to tax ebooks and other digital formats at the same rate as print. The post European and UK Publishers Welcome ‘eVAT Day’ for Ebooks’ Taxation appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Axe the reading tax': book industry demands end to VAT on ebooks

Following EU directive that allows governments to waive duty on digital publications, calls grow for the UK to end ‘illogical and unfair’ levyThe UK government is being urged to axe the “illogical and unfair” 20% tax currently imposed on ebooks, while print books remain exempt, after European... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Québec Publishers on Making Sales in Europe: Ground Teams and Booksellers

Sometimes called 'direct export,' the best route to markets in Europe for Québec's publishers may be through European booksellers–and agile ground teams to get their attention. The post Québec Publishers on Making Sales in Europe: Ground Teams and Booksellers appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurter Buchmesse Announces the Inaugural RightsTech: Europe

'To spark a global conversation around the rapidly evolving rights-tech ecosystem,' the RightsTech: Europe conference will be staged by Digital Media Wire and Concurrent Media Strategies, with the Frankfurter Buchmesse. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Announces the Inaugural RightsTech: Europe... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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American Publishers Join Chorus of Criticism of Europe’s Plan S

The Association of American Publishers enumerates complaints about the European Research Council's much derided open access plan. The post American Publishers Join Chorus of Criticism of Europe’s Plan S appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weekly E-Ranking: Galbraith bookends ebook chart

Robert Galbraith’s Lethal White boomeranged back to the Weekly E-Book Ranking number one, leapfrogging previous top spot holder Ian Rankin’s In a House of Lies, which fell to sixth place. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Historical Fiction Is Hot in Europe

In Germany, Turning Point, the finale of Carmen Korn’s Century Trilogy, a historical series about four women in the 20th century, topped the fiction bestseller list in September, and prolific mystery novelist Charlotte Link was in second with The Search, about a missing teen. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At Harvard Business Review, Paid Circulation Surges For a Second Straight Year

After Harvard Business Review kicked off 2017 by reducing its print frequency to bimonthly—eliminating 40 percent of the issues offered in a $99 annual subscription—it was a combination of smart positioning, creative new digital benefits, and a heavier investment in the six print issues that... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The quality of vendor data is shocking’: Overheard at Digiday Publishing Summit Europe

Digital publishers face the challenges of the power struggle between platforms, fighting for transparency in ad tech and European data privacy regulations. The post ‘The quality of vendor data is shocking’: Overheard at Digiday Publishing Summit Europe appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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