news, tips & advice for UK eBook lovers
Before the iPad hit the shops a number of commentators, myself included, doubted the capabilities of the device's backlit screen to rival the clarity and comfort of a dedicated eBook reader's e-ink screen. Having had a few days to actually use an iPad I'm feeling a need to qualify … [Read more...]
eBook readers in the UK, where we've enjoyed our pick of devices capable of displaying books purchased from any store we opt to buy from, may wish to exercise caution when it comes to the iPad's eBook capabilities. Apple's insanely popular tablet offers a number of eBook apps including … [Read more...]
UK eBook lovers now have access to a new store offering almost two millions titles in the open ePub eBook format for instant download. kobobooks.com offers titles from Random House, Penguin, Bloomsbury, Simon & Schuster and Faber and is described as "an eReading service for smartphones, … [Read more...]
Eoin O’Reilly, Digital Manager at Foyles, which recently increased its range of eBook readers, talks exclusively to eBook magazine about the opportunities offered by the format, the importance of choice and the prospects for eBook titles to get cheaper: Although the Foyles name … [Read more...]
eBook readers may have to wait longer to read books as the third major publisher indicated it would delay publishing electronic editions of new books. The Wall Street Journal reports that HarperCollins Publishers is to join Simon & Schuster and Hachette Book Group in delaying publication … [Read more...]
Amazon has confirmed that the Kindle eBook reader will be available to buy for international customers via the US Amazon.com website. The 6" reader will begin shipping on October 19th at a cost of $279 plus import taxes as appropriate. The online retailer has opted not to negotiate … [Read more...]
