The ongoing saga over whether the United States will allow Penguin Random House and Simon and Shuster to merge continues. Markus Dohle, CEO of the biggest publisher, Penguin Random House, lamented his company’s declining market share in book sales as he testified in favor of a $2.18 billion merger with Simon & Schuster. Dohle told […]
Comment this story Comment Early in the pandemic, teachers and librarians pleaded with a major nonprofit to make it easier for children at home to access books in its digital library. The organization, called the Internet Archive, agreed. While it traditionally loaned its more than one million digital books to the public and through partnerships […]
June 28, 2022 @booksandpublishing A new report from Austrian publishing consultant Ruediger Wischenbart has analyzed recent trends in e-book sales in markets including Brazil, Italy, Spain, German-speaking countries and Latin America. The data in the Digital consumer book barometer The report shows an increase in the availability and use of streaming and subscription services, as […]
The Digital consumer book barometera new report from Austrian publishing consultant Ruediger Wischenbart, which debuted at the Readmagine conference in Madrid earlier this month, examines recent trends in sales of downloadable e-books and audiobooks in various international markets, including Brazil , Italy, Germany. speaking countries and Latin America. The data revealed a handful of consistencies, […]
QUEER|ART PRESENTS THE 4TH YEAR QUEER|ART|PRIDE DIGITAL BOOK & PRINT FAIR, JUNE 1 TO JULY 31 Various works for sale at the Queer|Art|Pride Digital Book & Print Fair Queer|Art, NYC’s hub for connecting and empowering generations of LGBTQ+ artists, is pleased to share the first details of the 2022 Queer|Art|Pride digital book and print fair, […]
Wolves rescued by veterinarians, houses that float to avoid earthquakes, boats that travel to the past and even an elephant, an artist photographer… These are examples of how dreams take shape for more of 4,500 students from schools across Latin America who participated in the creation of Sueña tu historia, write you futuro (Dream your […]
The prestigious UK Institute of Physics has released an e-book on photoelasticity written by a professor from the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M). The book highlights the re-emergence of photoelasticity, its use in various fields, and its importance in teaching stress analysis concepts to students to understand the nature of the stress field. Professor K […]
Digital books are much more convenient than physical copies due to their portability. FlipHTML5’s e-book creator can help users create such interactive content online from PDF files. This press release was originally issued by Release Wire Hong Kong, China — (Release Wire) — 01/20/2022 — eBooks are a fantastic way to reach large audiences in […]
Education, like many things, is becoming increasingly digital. FlipHTML5 digital book maker makes life for teachers and students easier and more enjoyable. This press release was originally issued by Release the thread Hong Kong, China – (Release the thread) – 10/1/2022 – Advances in technology have changed the way a lot of things are done. […]
CLEVELAND, January 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As the pandemic lingered in 2021, librarians and educators enabled readers around the world to borrow 506 million ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines, a 16% increase from to 2020. By emphasizing equity of access to books for all, libraries have achieved all-time record circulation while reducing the average cost […]
Tony Thurmond, State Superintendent of Education, speaks at the Marin Communications Forum at Terra Linda High School in San Rafael, Calif., Thursday, August 29, 2019 (Alan Dep / Marin Independent Journal) Students at Marin Public School have free, unlimited access to a library of digital books during the holidays as part of a program offered […]
Over the years, India has moved towards full digitalization. Gone are the days of recording all transactions with pen and paper. From booking a taxi to paying, everything is possible with just one click. While many of us are fortunate enough to use digital methods for transactions, many across the country are still struggling to […]
German paper maker Hahnemühle has launched what it claims to be the world’s first hybrid printing paper made from hemp fibers. The company showcased the new uncoated paper for printing books and brochures at the 2021 Frankfurt Book Fair last month. It is designed for high speed inkjet printing systems, analog offset and other flexible […]
A digital book exploring the rich history and contributions of Indigenous athletes is now available online. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame launched the Indigenous Sports Heroes Educational Experience on Monday with a virtual event. Bob Rooney, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, said the organization was honored to showcase […]
April and May have not been good months for the eBook industry. The format fell 1.2% in April and generated $ 90.8 million in revenue. In May, the decline was more pronounced, falling 23.4% for the month from May 2020 to a total of $ 86.3 million. The declines are directly attributed to the opening […]
The bitBook project, a hybrid of analog and digital books, is the winner of the unique Open Call competition organized by the European project INNPAPER. This technology was designed by the Greek startup AmphiLab, whose founder is the mechanical and aeronautical engineer and industrial designer Manolis Kelaidis. Interactive paper books already exist on the market, […]
ROYBI robot | Source: ROYBI / Grove Street Publishing / The Toy Book Grove Street Publishing books get a new artificial intelligence (AI) ally in the ROYBI robot. The partnership aspires to optimize online learning by offering children an accessible and interactive medium to read and learn on the go. Grove Street Publishing will expand […]
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The COVID-19 pandemic has rocked the world as we know it, and book festivals are no exception. Whether big or small, in-person book fairs simply couldn’t happen in 2020. Fortunately, authors, readers, and booksellers are resourceful – and […]
Amazon CEO and Founder Jeff Bezos at the launch of the new Amazon Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Paperwhite personal devices in Santa Monica, Calif., Thursday, September 6, 2012. (AP Photo / Reed Saxon) Ryan T. Anderson is one of the most insightful writers and thinkers in the evangelical world. His research has been cited […]
Ryan T. Anderson is one of the most insightful writers and thinkers in the evangelical world. His research has been cited by two justices of the United States Supreme Court. A magna cum laude graduated from Princeton University with a doctorate in political philosophy from Notre Dame University, his work has been published in the […]
By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom Editor North Carolina children read during the pandemic. Tuesday, NC Children’s Digital Library, a statewide e-book consortium, announced that it reached 1 million e-book orders in 2020, a 60% increase from the previous year. NC Kids Digital Library is available at all public libraries in North Carolina. To […]
EAST LIVERPOOL – The Carnegie Public Library joins nearly 16,000 public libraries and tens of thousands of readers across the United States to deliver the latest selection of Together We Read: US digital book clubs. From February 10 to 24, library patrons can enjoy the Love Lettering e-book and audiobook by author Kate Clayborn for […]
CLEVELAND, January 12, 2021 / PRNewswire / – A record 102 public library systems around the world have enabled readers to borrow more than one million eBooks and audiobooks from their digital collections in 2020. This represents the largest number of systems to have ever reached this milestone thanks to OverDrive, the leading digital reading […]
With a new year on the horizon, it’s time to clean up your digital book clutter. Why? Because it will make your (digital reading) life so much easier. I promise. The first time you start tidying up your digital book space, you’ll feel like it’s a never-ending effort. But there is an end in sight. […]
“Ithaqa” is a 1920s Lovecraftian horror comic book series written by Michael Watson ’13 and illustrated by designer Theresa Chiechi. The adventure series is set in Ithaca, the home of the main character of the comic book, Mookie smitts, and his gang of misfits. As they sneak through the town’s underground bars and the Wharton […]
Click to enlarge Photo: Rakuten OverDrive Libby digital library app There’s no denying the allure of a physical book – that distinct smell of pages, which changes with the age of the title, the sound of a new spine creaking, the satisfying feeling of turning a page. But even the most resilient to digital media […]