Ebooks: Page: 9

This is page 9 of the Ebooks posts on Writers Write.


  • Authors Guild Presses Members to Negotiate Ebook Royalties (2004-06-18): The Authors Guild has urged its members to focus on ebook royalties during contract negotiations.

  • Digital Book Index Launches Ebook Search Engine (2003-09-05): Ebooks are not yet a major commercial success, but they are still growing in number.

  • Gemstar Halts Ebook Device and Content Sales (2003-06-20): Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.

  • Ebooks are Positive Light for Otherwise Low April Figures (2003-06-13): Sales of ebooks were up 268.

  • Open eBook Forum Announces Library Special Interest Group (2003-05-30): The Open eBook Forum, a trade and standards association for the ebook industry, has announced the creation of a Library Special Interest Group (SIG).

  • HarperCollins To Sell PerfectBound Ebooks to Libraries (2003-01-31): HarperCollins Publishers announced that it has finalized agreements with netLibrary and OverDrive to sell PerfectBound ebooks to libraries across the country, making it possible for libraries to lend them to their patrons.

  • OverDrive and Fictionwise Target Library Market (2003-01-24): OverDrive, Inc.

  • HarperCollins Launches Four Ebook Stores (2002-12-06): HarperCollins Publishers has launched four PerfectBound ebook stores serving the U.

  • Gale Launches Ebook Program (2002-10-25): Gale, a research and reference publisher for libraries, announced that it is launching an ebook program.

  • OverDrive Launches Ebook Search Tool (2002-08-16): OverDrive, Inc.

  • Palm Unveils Palm Reader for Mac and Windows (2002-07-26): Palm Digital Media, a publisher and distributor of ebooks for handhelds, unveiled new versions of its Palm Reader ebook application for Mac and Windows at Macworld Expo.

  • Report Finds Growth In Ebook Industry (2002-07-26): Despite major setbacks, such as the closings of iPublish and Mighty Words, a new study finds that ebook sales are growing and money is continuing to be spent on developing ebook technology.

  • 2002 Independent Ebook Awards Shortlist Announced (2002-06-27): The Digital Literature Institute has announced the short list for the 2002 Independent Ebook Awards.

  • E Ink Unveils Ultra-Thin Active-Matrix Display (2002-06-27): E Ink Corporation, a developer and marketer of electronic ink technology for paper-like displays, announced its demonstration of the world's thinnest active-matrix displays.

  • Palm and OverDrive to Expand Palm Reader Distribution (2002-05-13): Palm Digital Media, a publisher and distributor of ebooks for handheld computers, and OverDrive, Inc.

  • Open eBook Forum Launches Public Awareness Campaign (2002-05-13): In the midst of some negative business news about ebooks, such as the recent closings of iPublish.

  • Franklin to Distribute Ebooks from Warner Books (2002-05-09): Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc.

  • New International Ebook Organization Launched (2002-04-23): Microsoft Corp.

  • Reader's Digest Restructures Its U.S. Book Business (2002-04-17): The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.

  • Frankfurt Ebook Awards Discontinued (2002-04-17): The International eBook Award Foundation (IeBAF), creator of the Frankfurt eBook Award, announced that due to the current business environment, it would discontinue the annual award and suspend all activities relating to the Foundation.

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