The link below is to an article that looks at problems faced by book readers and problems that only they will really ‘get.’
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/10/book-lover_n_4562002.html
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Ten Things You May Not Know About Ebook Prices
Infographic: How to Publish and Sell an Ebook
The link below is to an infographic that looks at publishing and selling an ebook.
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http://ebookfriendly.com/checklist-publish-sell-ebook-infographic/
The Future of Books – As Seen Through Cartoons
The link below is to an article that shows 15 cartoons concerning the future of books.
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http://ebookfriendly.com/cartoons-future-of-books/
When Books Enter the Public Domain Around the World
The link below is to an infographic that shows when books enter the public domain around the world.
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When books enter public domain around the world (picture).
Getting the Most Out of Your New Ebook Reader
The link below is to an article that takes a look at how to get the most out of your ebook reader.
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http://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-new-e-reader
Goodreads in 2013
The link below is to an infographic that takes a look at Goodreads over 2013.
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http://www.teleread.com/goodreads-2/infographic-a-look-at-goodreads-in-2013/
With $14 million raised, Oyster plans to expand its Netflix-for-books offerings
Just four months after subscription-based mobile ebooks service Oyster finally hit the iTunes (s aapl) App Store, the company has announced a big $14 million investment round, led by Highland Capital Partners, and including participation from existing investor Founders Fund, according to the New York Times.
The new round brings the company’s overall funds raised to $17 million, building off of a $3 million round in 2012. Eric Stromberg, Oyster’s CEO, said via phone today that the money will go directly to building out both personnel and product. Oyster’s app currently offers more than 100,000 across publishers such as HarperCollins, Houghton Mifflin, and others.
“Basically, we saw that there was a lot of existing demand in the market, as well as the demand we anticipate as our service grows,” Stromberg said.
He didn’t share specific numbers about just how large the Oyster user base has grown since its launch for iPhone…
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Google Books Lawsuit Appeal
The Google Books lawsuit has sprung back into life with an appeal being launched by the Author’s Guild. I certainly don’t support this appeal. This lot don’t seem to get that Google Books has the potential to sell more copies of their works for a start.
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http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2013/12/29/authors-guild-files-appeal/
Showrooming
The link below is to an article that takes a look at showrooming, which is not confined to bookshops.
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http://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/consumers-warned-against-showrooming
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