ARTICLES RELATING TO E-BOOKS

Publisher speeds up library e-books

2013-03-28 14:13

The publisher of Khaled Hosseini, Harlan Coben and other popular authors has decided that it's comfortable with letting libraries offer e-book editions of brand new releases.

E-books push erotic sales

2012-10-14 22:44

Flush with the success of Fifty Shades of Grey, erotic literature is increasingly finding ardent fans among women seduced by the discretion afforded by e-books, publishers say.

Apple rejects e-book collusion charge

2012-04-13 14:37

Apple says US government charges that it worked with publishers to fix the price of e-books is not true.

EU may settle with e-book publishers

2012-03-12 14:09

The EU's antitrust chief says it is open to a settlement with e-book publishers if they offer concessions to resolve competition concerns.

4 reasons to buy an E-reader

2011-02-21 12:00

Not quite sold on the idea of going the e-reader route? Here are 4 reasons why you should consider it.

The Amazon Kindle experience - part 1

2011-01-24 16:07

Want to know what it's really like having an E-reader? Ardent book lover Jackie Janse van Rensburg tell us how the Kindle changed her life.

Lonely planet launches e-book guides

2010-08-05 00:00

A publisher of popular travel guides has launched interactive e-books for popular European destinations.

4 reasons to buy an E-reader

2010-06-04 08:43

Not quite sold on the idea of going the e-reader route? Here are 4 reasons why you should consider it.

Free e-books: sales rocket

2009-08-07 18:09

Open-minded publishers have found that giving away the first of a series as an e-book leads leads to rocketing sales for other books.

Google to take on Amazon?

2009-06-02 09:56

Google plans to begin selling electronic versions of new books online, posing a potential challenge to market leader Amazon.

 

Penguin to end agreement with Apple

2012-12-19 09:31

Penguin Group has agreed to join three other publishers in a settlement following an e-book price-fixing conspiracy with Apple.

Amazon - Kindle users entitled to refunds

2012-10-14 22:14

Owners of Amazon.com's Kindle e-readers will receive refunds on past e-book purchases and see e-book prices drop if a judge approves legal settlements with publishers accused of fixing prices.

US accuses Apple of e-book price-fixing

2012-04-11 17:03

The US government has filed a lawsuit against Apple and several major publishers for colluding on the prices of e-books.

Self-publishing?

2011-05-31 16:01

Here are three things you should avoid doing at all costs.

The Amazon Kindle experience - part 2

2011-01-24 16:14

Want to know what it's really like having an E-reader? Ardent book lover Jackie Janse van Rensburg tell us how the Kindle changed her life.

E-books getting kids to read

2010-10-01 15:24

Are E-books making headway in getting kids to read? A recent study shows that this may be the case.

E-books a safer option?

2010-06-28 13:43

The slow rise of electronic books is paving the way for more safe-bet fiction blockbusters and serial-type books.

Romancing the printed book

2010-04-15 10:49

With the excitement around the launch of Apple's iPad and the growing popularity of other digital devices, are printed books on its way out?

e-Books 'will add value'

2009-06-02 20:28

Publishers are learning from music labels' struggle to make online music profitable, but e-books will only add value to the industry say experts.

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