Ebooks
Broadly, ebooks are electronic versions of books. Ebooks can be simple Web-based representations of books (via HTML, CSS and other Web-markup technologies) or they can be ported into more advanced file formats that bring the traditional "book" look and feel into the digital domain.
Many ebooks are defined by their file formats. Some formats can only be read on specific devices (e.g. AZW ebooks only render on Amazon's Kindle e-reader), while other formats can be read across different equipment and software platforms (e.g. EPUB and PDF).
Recent TOC Stories Referencing Ebooks
Researchers Develop Dual-Display E-Reader
Researchers from Berkeley and the University of Maryland have built a dual-display e-reader prototype that uses traditional book-reading navigation (i.e. page turns, flipping the cover under, etc.). From the New Scientist: The two leaves can be opened and closed...News Roundup: Book Chain Installing Espresso POD Machines, Ebooks: False Sense of Security for Publishers?, Newspaper Revenue Slide Continues
UK Book Chain Installing Espresso POD Machines UK book retailer Blackwell will test the Espresso Book Machine at one of its locations this fall with an eye toward installing the print-on-demand device at additional stores. From a Blackwell press...Open Question: How Can Ebooks Improve the Reading Experience?
Expanding on a recent post by Seth Godin, TOC wants to know how you think ebooks and digital content can enhance the reading experience.Ebooks: False Sense of Security for Publishers?
Michael Cairns says ebooks as we largely understand them may be a short-term fading generational segment. From PersonaNonData: Today's publishers for the first time in their history have no confidence that their child's generation will be (or are) interested...News Roundup: Publishers Push to Meet Russert Book Demand, Seth Godin's Kindle Analysis, BN.com Redesign Nets Big Traffic
Publishers Pushing to Meet Russert Book Demand Random House and Hyperion Books are rushing to meet demand for Tim Russert's two books, Wisdom of Our Fathers and Big Russ & Me. From Newsday: Carol Schneider, executive director of publicity at...Seth Godin: Community and Interactivity Would Benefit Kindle
Seth Godin weighs in with random thoughts on the Kindle, including: The Kindle does a fine job of being a book reader, and a horrible job of actually improving the act of reading a book. Godin says the Kindle...Publishers Pushing to Meet Russert Book Demand
Random House and Hyperion Books are rushing to meet demand for Tim Russert's two books, Wisdom of Our Fathers and Big Russ & Me. From Newsday: Carol Schneider, executive director of publicity at Random House, reports that the company...Select O'Reilly Books Soon on Kindle, and as DRM-free Digital Bundles (Including EPUB)
Official word on O'Reilly's upcoming ebook initiatives.Q&A with Susan Danziger, CEO of DailyLit
DailyLit has made a name for itself by delivering simple book installments via email and RSS. In this Q&A, DailyLit CEO Susan Danziger discusses the company's philosophy, process, and upcoming services.Putting Ebook Piracy into Perspective
Adam Engst says ease of use and availability can offset piracy. His points also serve as a launching pad for a larger discussion on piracy perspectives.- Stay Connected
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