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Amazon Publishing Launches Short Fiction Imprint

| 12/04/2013 @ 09:40AM

StoryFront will feature short works from debut and established authors, acquired and edited by all Amazon Publishing editors.
iBooks Bestsellers: Collins Stays on Top

| 12/03/2013 @ 05:00PM

For the second week in a row, Mockingjay, the closer in Collins's Hunger Games trilogy, took the #1 spot
Top Shelf Donates ‘March Book One’ to Members of Congress

By Calvin Reid | 12/03/2013 @ 04:00PM

Top Shelf publisher Chris Staros is donating a digital edition of March Book One, the bestselling graphic memoir of Civil Rights legend Rep. John Lewis, to every member of the U.S. Congress.
Judge Tells Apple to Take Monitor Complaints to the DoJ

by Andrew Albanese | 12/03/2013 @ 09:15AM

In typically swift fashion, Judge Denise Cote this week responded to Apple’s complaints about its external monitor Michael Bromwich.
Typefi-DiTech Partner on Automated Publishing Projects

By Teri Tan | 12/03/2013 @ 09:00AM

The joint effort will enable publishers to convert legacy content using Typefi’s flagship product, Typefi Publish.
Apple Doesn’t Like Its External Monitor

By Andrew Albanese | 12/02/2013 @ 12:00AM

Attorneys for Apple have complained that the external monitor appointed to oversee its antitrust training is overstepping his bounds and overcharging for his services.
Apple’s New Mavericks OS Offers iBooks

By Calvin Reid | 11/27/2013 @ 09:00AM

Apple has just released Mavericks, an updated version of its OS X operating system, which now features support for iBooks, Apple’s e-book reading and iBooks store software.
iBooks Bestsellers: Power of The Hunger Games

| 11/27/2013 @ 09:00AM

The final book in Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games trilogy, Mockingjay, took the #1 spot on Apple's iBooks bestseller list for the week ended November 25.
Zondervan Unveils Weddings-Focused E-Series

| 11/26/2013 @ 03:15PM

The series, A Year of Weddings, will begin with Denise Hunter's A December Bride, on sale November 26
Massachusetts, Baker & Taylor Partner on E-books

| 11/26/2013 @ 02:45PM

The Massachusetts Library System and Baker & Taylor have partnered on a pilot project designed to expand access to e-books throughout the state's libraries.
Jeff Smith Launches Tuki, A New Webcomic

By Calvin Reid | 11/26/2013 @ 09:15AM

Bestselling cartoonist Jeff Smith is launching Tuki, a new webcomic, this week on his Boneville website that is offered for free and will be updated three days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Small Demons Extends Deadline to Find Buyer

By Calvin Reid | 11/26/2013 @ 09:00AM

Small Demons, the L.A.-based book-focused venture that indexes the places, music, food and things mentioned in books, has extended its deadline for finding a buyer or new investor for at least another month.
Are Comics Too Hot For Apple?

By Brigid Alverson | 11/22/2013 @ 09:00AM

It’s a big deal when Apple bans a comic from in-app purchase—usually because of sexual or mature material or nudity—and it has happened to at least 59 comics this year.
Bluewater Graphic Novels Now on BiblioBoard

| 11/21/2013 @ 09:30AM

BiblioBoard, an app and e-publishing platform that allows libraries and third party vendors to offer free or for-pay access to bundles of content, is teaming with comics publisher Bluewater Productions to offer 750 graphic novels via the platform.
Byliner Goes Free for Thanksgiving Rush

| 11/20/2013 @ 10:00AM

To draw new readers to its content, Byliner, one of a handful of publishers specializing in short form digital content, is launching a promotion on Tuesday, November 26, the busiest travel day of the year.
Using Twitter, @AuthorBee Creates Fan Engagement

By Calvin Reid | 11/20/2013 @ 10:00AM

AuthorBee, a collaborative storytelling application driven by social media, is being launched today as a Web platform integrated with Twitter.
iBooks Bestsellers: Grisham Still Leads

| 11/20/2013 @ 09:45AM

For the third week in a row, Sycamore Row by John Grisham was the top selling paid book in Apple's iBooks store.
Viz Manga Now On Sale via Google Play

By Calvin Reid | 11/19/2013 @ 05:00PM

Continuing its efforts to make its digital manga catalog available through every online retail channel, manga publisher Viz Media is making its entire list of digital manga available for purchase through Google Play Books.
HMH Signs with Ingram for Library E-Distribution

| 11/19/2013 @ 03:00PM

The publisher will use Ingram's MyiLibrary e-content platform, offering both frontlist and backlist titles.
HarperCollins, Curriculet Test New School E-book Model

| 11/19/2013 @ 09:30AM

In a hybrid venture that combines the subscription and rental e-book models, HarperCollins is partnering with Curriculet in a pilot program that offers short-term e-book purchasing to school districts.

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