eBook lovers with an interest in the political side of life can grab a free copy of Daniel Blythe's X MARKS THE BOX: HOW TO MAKE POLITICS WORK FOR YOU from the author's website for three weeks from 11th February. Blythe and publishers Icon say the book will contain exactly the same text as the printed edition and will … [Read more...]
eBook community publishing service secures funding
January 12, 2010
Wattpad, the eBook self-publishing community, has today announced it has secured funding from a consortium of private investors. Often compared with Google's YouTube service, Wattpad allows anyone to write and publish eBooks. In October it was announced that one user had secured a print a print deal after her book was … [Read more...]
Interview – Eoin O’Reilly, Digital Manager at Foyles
January 11, 2010
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 is well known to book lovers, you're a … [Read more...]
Vodafone launches GoSpoken powered mobile book store
January 7, 2010
Vodafone has become the first mobile phone operator to launch their own branded eBook and audiobook store as part of their Vodafone Live! service. The store, powered by GoSpoken.com, follows similar offerings from handset manufacturers but is the first to be offered directly by an operator. GoSpoken.com is expected to … [Read more...]
Tech show sees mass of new eBook readers announced
January 7, 2010
A mass of new eBook readers are set for release this year after manufacturers used the CES 2010 electronics show to unveil new models. Companies with devices on show include Samsung's E6 and E101 models which feature a 6" and 10" screen respectively. Both apparently allow the taking of notes with a stylus and will … [Read more...]
