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Ebook sales remain flat in September

November 10th, 2010 · 5 Comments · ebookstore news, statistics

The AAP have release the official numbers for September ebook sales E-book sales continue to grow, with a 158.1 percent increase over September 2009 ($39.9 million); year-to-date E-book sales are up 188.4 percent. It’s good that they’re promoting the fact that sales are up over last year, but sales have still hit a plateau. Remember, [...]

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E-ink set new income record in September

October 11th, 2010 · 2 Comments · hardware news

E-ink just posted their income for September. The total revenue was NT$2,118.88, which is up about a 3rd from August and up 42% from last September. EIH’s consolidated revenues totaled NT$2.12 billion (US$68.97 million) in September. Consolidated revenues for the third quarter totaled NT$5.27 billion, up about 2% compared to the second quarter. Consolidated revenues [...]

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Sony Reader Meetup in NYC on 1 September

August 25th, 2010 · No Comments · conferences & trade shows

Sarah of SBTB just announced that Sony asked her to co-host an event next week .This might be the launch event for the Sony Reader. If possible, sign up now. Where: Sony Style, Madison Avenue at 55th Street, New York City When: 1 September 2010, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Why: Digital reading! Actual Food! [...]

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Kindle 3 sold out – next shipment due in September

August 2nd, 2010 · 1 Comment · hardware news

I have to say that I’m surprised. Both Kindles sold out in less than a week. Fortunately for me, I already ordered mine. Thanks Mike.

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Borders to delay “area-e” until September

July 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment · ebookstore news

Twice.com are reporting that Borders aren’t planning to have the area-e departments open in most stores until September.  Previously Borders had scheduled August for the grand opening. They are also planning to have the Kobo e-reader in all stores by the end of July. (That may sound like a joke but it isn’t.) I stopped [...]

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Bookeen Orizon to ship in September

June 25th, 2010 · No Comments · hardware news

Bookeen have posted a new April May August September ship date for the Orizon on their blog: Fresh news, as promised! Save the date: Bookeen announces the Cybook Orizon, launching in early September 2010. Want to find out more? Keep your eyes open, because you’ll be hearing lots more about the Orizon, starting with more news [...]

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Shelf – new digital only mag to launch on September

June 20th, 2010 · No Comments · press release

From the press release: Shelf Media Group announces the September 1 launch of Shelf, a digital-only monthly magazine featuring the best of small press, university press, and self-published books. Each issue of Shelf will include reviews, author interviews, excerpts, photo essays, and more. Shelf will be distributed via Zinio.com, the world’s largest newsstand, for download [...]

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