Porter Anderson’s curation of the best of the web for authors looks at next week’s TOC New York, concerns about B&N’s future, Faber’s new transmedia project and much, much more.
Ether for Authors: Listening to the Industry
This week Porter Anderson offers excerpts from The Bookseller’s Digital Census, takes on Guy Kawasaki’s artisanal publishing and offers much more dish for authors.
Looking at US E-book Statistics and Trends
Publishers Launch offers an analysis of recent data and trends from the US e-book market, where the rapid slowdown in growth has been something of a surprise.
BooXtream on “Social DRM” as a Better Option for E-books
To DRM or not to DRM? Holland’s BooXtream advocates a third way: digital watermarking, or social DRM, which lets publishers to track a file back to a buyer.
As E-book Sales Boom, Kobo’s Deal with UK Booksellers Raises Stakes
E-book sales are booming in the UK, according to the Publishers Association, making the UK Booksellers Association deal to sell Kobo e-books all the more urgent.
Digital Now 8% of UK Book Sales, Says PA
The UK Publishers Association released its annual publishing statistics report on the UK market, which found that digital sales are increasing across the industry.
Taking E-book VAT to the Mat
UK consumers pay 20% VAT on e-books but 0% on print books. The Publishers Association wants the ‘stark anomaly’ of different book taxes rectified, says Chief Executive Richard Mollet.
Blurred Boundaries: UK Pros on the State of the Book Biz
E-books, erotica boost sales, but European economy uncertain as publishers head into the London Book Fair, opening today and running through Wednesday.
Gabo Goes Digital, Spain’s RHM Adds ‘Flashy’ Digital Imprint
One Hundred Years of Solitude is finally released as an official e-book, while Random House Mondadori launches a new, global imprint for digital shorts, RHM Flash.
News Etc.: Top 100 Kids Books, Harry Potter E-books for Loan
Scholastic’s Parent and Child Magazine has created a list of the 100 best greatest books for kids, Pottermore promises OverDrive e-books for loan, and more.