The link below is to an article that looks at why interactive ebooks never took off.
For more visit:
https://bookriot.com/interactive-ebooks/
Category Archives: Ebooks – Interactive
Enhanced Ebooks
The link below is to an article that takes a look at enhanced ebooks.
For more visit:
http://www.digitalpubbing.com/a-look-at-interactive-ebooks/
Beneath the Ink
The link below is to an article that takes a look at ‘Beneath the Ink,’ a publisher of enhanced ebooks.
For more visit:
http://www.teleread.com/enhanced-ebook/beneath-ink-enhanced-ebooks-done-right/
The Future of Enhanced Ebooks
The links below are to articles that look at the future of enhanced ebooks.
For more visit:
– http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2014/does-the-closure-of-atavist-books-signal-the-end-of-enhanced-ebooks/
– http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2014/lights-out-for-enhanced-ebooks/
– http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2014/resuscitating-enhanced-ebooks/
Interactive Ebooks Not Helpful for Reading Comprehension
The link below is to an article reporting on issues with interactive ebooks and reading comprehension.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/appnewser/ebooks-interactive-features-are-not-always-helpful-for-reading-comprehension_b46513
Article: Ebook Covers
The link below is to an article that asks the question, ‘when will ebook covers evolve?’ It’s a good question – and when will ebooks themselves evolve beyond a typical traditional book appearance?
For more visit:
http://jwikert.typepad.com/the_average_joe/2013/07/when-will-ebook-covers-evolve.html
Article: Kindle and Video-Enhanced Ebooks
I have speculated for some time that the future of ebooks would include many interactive features and now Kindle is preparing for the inclusion of videos in ebooks. The link below is to an article that looks at Kindle and video-enhanced ebooks.
For more visit:
http://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/kindle-fire-to-now-accommodate-video-enhanced-ebooks/
Article: Interactive Ebooks
The link below is to an article that looks at the take up in interactive ebooks by authors.
For more visit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/mar/10/novelists-ebooks-challenge-fiction-rules
Article: Ebook Gamification
The link below is to an article that looks at ebooks and gamification. Please share your thoughts about gamification in ebooks by posting in the comments.
For more visit:
http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2013/one-idea-to-save-illustrated-ebooks-gamification/
Article: Interactive Storybooks
The link below is to an article that shares one person’s experience with an interactive storybook. If you have used an interactive storybook, please share your thoughts in the comments.
For more visit:
http://www.teleread.com/apple/why-interactive-storybooks-are-a-bad-idea/
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