Several articles on Barnes & Noble’s new self-publishing platform called PutIt. B&N is following Amazon’s lead by giving 65% (Amazon is 70) to publishers/authors who self-publish through them, as long as the price is $2.99 and higher. This new service gives self-published authors one more avenue to get their work out to the public.
More news on Google Editions, which now may be delayed another month? The more I heard about GE, the more confused I get. Take this quote, for example:
With Google Editions, said Palma, “the role of publishers and booksellers as gatekeepers is going to become stronger. People are going to realize that free is not best.”
The only e-books that are free are those in the public domain, and I’m not sure that people will be cheering the fact that they have to pay for these books. And what does that have to do with publishers and booksellers being gatekeepers? If Google Editions really doesn’t launch for another six months, it may not even matter. By that time iBooks, Kindle, and Nook might be too big to topple.
Speaking of B&N, several analysts have cut their rating. Things aren’t looking so good for the bookstore chain.
I’m a pretty big fan of my new Kindle, but this article tries to tell you why you shouldn’t buy an e-reader.
A good article on why e-books are such a big deal. It’s more than just low prices, it’s about getting important books out to readers.
Some very interesting stats on e-book piracy. With more and more iPads and e-readers in the hands of consumers, it is not surprising piracy is on the rise.
When will Google Editions finally be released? Supposedly by the end of the year.
If you’re in the mood, and you live near a Staples, you should be able to go there today and buy a Kindle.
