If you’re wondering WTH that means, don’t worry; so did I. Vook are now able to sell a work by the chapter or section. It’s kind of like how novels used to be published as a serial across several issues of a magazine. They have one title in iTunes that’s ready for the new program, [...]
Entries from October 27th, 2010
Sherlock Holmes Vook now free in iTunes
October 27th, 2010 · No Comments · ebookstore news
I was working on another post when I noticed that Vook are giving away the Sherlock Holmes ebook in iTunes. I don’t know how long it’s been free, but I just now noticed it and thought it worth a mention. You might have read my complaints about the format; here is your chance to judge [...]
Kobo now selling newspaper, magazine subscriptions
October 27th, 2010 · 6 Comments · ebookstore news
I just heard over Twitter that the News Stand section of the Kobo ebookstore is now live. You can choose from 27 magazines and newspapers with prices ranging from $19.99 (NYTimes) to $1.49 (PC Magazine, The Nation). Kobo are also offering a free 2 week trial subscription. The process doesn’t seem to have all the [...]
Japanese publishers to create common ebook format
October 27th, 2010 · 2 Comments · ebook format
Voyager Japan and Sharp are planning to develop a new ebook format. Sharp Corp. (TSE:6753) and e-book software developer Voyager Japan Inc. will submit the specifications of their formats free of charge to the Electronic Book Publishers Association of Japan. The trade organization, consisting of 41 major publishers, will then create a common format by [...]
Even eBookstores Are Doomed
October 27th, 2010 · 4 Comments · opinion
So, here is what’s bothering me about Barnes & Noble coming out with the Nook: When the music industry was changing due to digital distribution, we didn’t see Tower Records come out with an MP3 player. That would have been the equivalent move, right? If, as I expect it to, the economy gets worse and [...]
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The inside scoop on the Kindle App Store
October 27th, 2010 · No Comments · kindle app
I’ve been pursing the Kindle app story ever since the first pair showed up in the Kindle Store. I’ve pestered Amazon with questions, and when third party apps showed up I pestered their developers. I think now is a good time to share what I know. … That’s it. That’s all I know. I’d really [...]
Updated Kobo app now available for iOS
October 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Kobo just uploaded a new version of their iOS reading app. They only added minor improvements this time around: Supports reading Newspaper and Magazine content on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Turn a page using a page curl, just like turning a page in a real book. Touch and hold any word to look it [...]
Nook Color is not an Android tablet
October 26th, 2010 · 11 Comments · hardware news
I’m looking through the FAQ for the Nook Developer’s program, and I came across this interesting tidbit: Will my Android application run on NOOKcolor? Our products are reading-centric designed for the ultimate reading experience. Our e- reading platform is built on Android – however we have added unique customizations to deliver the ultimate reading [...]
Books-A-Million to carry the Nook exclusively
October 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment · press release
This little bit of news is probably going to be overlooked, and I suspect most don’t realize how important it is. Books-A-Million won’t be carrying any e-reader other than the Nook. This means that B&N just removed what could have been a serious competitor in the hardware market and B&N extended their brand presence into [...]
Tags:bam·carry·exclusively·nook
Kadokawa to launch ebookstore in Japan
October 26th, 2010 · No Comments · ebookstore news
Kadokawa Group Holdings, a Japanese media conglomerate, have announced that they will soon open an ebookstore called Book Walker. They plan to sell novels, comics, animated works and movies,with their first target audinece being the iPad. The service should launch this December with a reading app and roughly 100 e-book titles. They plan to be [...]
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