Amazon Takes “Self” Out Of Self Publishing | Self Publishing 2.0: This is pretty much one of those seminal articles that comes along occasionally that should be read by all authors (and all writers for that matter – published or unpublished). It’s not just for those considering self-publishing. It’s written by someone I have a…
Amazon launches tablet and new Kindle Touch | The Bookseller
Amazon launches tablet and new Kindle Touch The Bookseller Amazon has unveiled a Kindle Touch reader, alongside a brand new tablet device called Kindle Fire. Related articles Amazon Announces $99 Kindle Touch, new Kindle for $79 (readwriteweb.com) Amazon Unveils New $79 E-Ink Kindle, $99 Kindle Touch (techcrunch.com) Amazon Introduces $200 Kindle Fire Touch Tablet, $79…
Amazon Tablet To Be Revealed This Week
Image via CrunchBase (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc, which revolutionized reading with its Kindle e-reader, is expected to unveil a tablet computer next week that analysts say will seriously challenge Apple’s market dominating iPad. Amazon on Friday invited media to a press conference to be held in New York next Wednesday, declining to provide further details. But…
Amazon Make Kindle Books Available Through 11,000 Local US Libraries
Cover via Amazon From the press release: (NASDAQ: AMZN)-Amazon.com today announced that Kindle and Kindle app customers can now borrow Kindle books from more than 11,000 local libraries in the United States. When a customer borrows a Kindle library book, they’ll have all of the unique features they love about Kindle books, including Whispersync, which…
Amazon Launch Kindle Indie Bookstore
Amazon today announced the launch of the Kindle Indie Bookstore which will be dedicated ‘high quality’ and bestselling books from authors and independent publishers. On face value, this doesn’t look a bad move by Amazon if it does help to promote worthy self-published books. In addition, Amazon has also announced some other new features including…
Amazon Launch Kindle Cloud Reader
Amazon today announced the launch of their online Kindle Cloud Reader application. The Cloud Reader will allow users to read the books they purchase both online and offline. From the press release: For over two years, Amazon has been offering a wide selection of free Kindle reading apps that enable customers to “Buy Once, Read…
Google and Philadelphia, Here I Come!
Google today announced the launch of the first branded Google ereader to promote and integrate with their own online bookstore. Developed by iriver, the Story HD will sell exclusively to begin through Target stores in the USA at $140. The device looks alarmingly like a first, or at best, second generation Kindle. I have not…
OFT set to probe Book Depository deal | The Bookseller
OFT set to probe Book Depository deal The Bookseller Several media sources – including The Bookseller – are reporting this morning that the Office of Fair Trading in the UK is to examine Amazon‘s announced acquisition of online book retailer, The Book Depository. The OFT has formally invited interested parties to forward written comments to their…
Amazon Reach Agreement To Acquire The Book Depository (Updated With Links)
This is fairly significant breaking news this morning. Amazon has reached agreement to acquire The Book Depository. It is also interesting that Amazon has chosen to release the news on what is a big holiday in the USA. While an agreement has been reached, it remains to be seen how the UK Government and company…
Amazon Publishing Land Ed McBain Digital and Audio Deal
Image via Wikipedia Amazon Publishing has landed another heavyweight deal with the announcement this morning that the e-tailer has acquired the digital rights to 47 Ed McBain titles. Amazon brokered the deal with Gelfman Schneider Literary Agents who represent the estate of the late mystery novelist. McBain’s 47 titles will be published in digital and…