First, to carry-on the discussion from yesterday’s blog about the ability to lend Kindle e-books comes this story about how Starbucks will begin offering free e-books to Kindle users via their wi-fi network. Years ago, when I frequented Starbucks more than I do now, I was always getting my boxers in a bunch about the lack of free wifi. Why shouldn’t I be able to get an access code with my receipt that entitles me to use their wifi for fifteen minutes or thirty minutes after my purchase. IHOP could do the same thing for those damn study groups that always show up and take over booths. This new lending of free e-books will not help me in this regard, and I kinda doubt if I’ll ever use it. Still, nice to know that someone out there is trying to integrate e-books into their business plans.
The second story is this one, from PC World. Adobe is trying to provide the ability for greater ease in e-publishing, not just for novels, but other publishable material.
"The publishing industry is reinventing itself and a new era of editorial and advertising innovation is upon us as publishers target new mobile hardware platforms," said David Wadhwani, a senior vice president at Adobe. "By leveraging the InDesign CS5 workflow and the services of the Digital Publishing Suite, professional publishers can design and commercialize a new class of innovative digital magazines to create a richer and more dynamic reading experience that will attract high-value subscribers and advertisers."
Then they’ll also have a distribution platform as described below.
"The Distribution Service stores, hosts, and distributes digital content across tablet devices and desktops. Publishers can publish and fulfill issues across devices and screen resolutions with cross-platform viewers and notify readers when a new magazine issue is available for purchase or download.”
Again, nice to see that some businesses are keeping up and staying in front of the e-publishing and e-reading wave.
1 comment:
Greetings! I haven't used the kindle that much accept for glancing at one my family member's. My personality fits more with the iPad - I love color and being able to highlight portions of a story I'm reading. I love how e-publishers are reinventing themselves too and accepting the wave of new ink. For instance, many Christian Publishing companies such as David C. Cook, and Rosetta Books have launched their most famous titles into e-books. They can actually be downloaded from http://www.NovoInk.com. You might want check out Novo Ink and see what they are doing for the Christian industry. It's fascinating because you can download ezines and ebooks onto your computer. You can download ezines onto the iPad and iPhone. All HD full color and some ezines are even interactive including video. It's amazing technology. I hope this information provides any resource to you. Thanks again for your article.
Best wishes,
Rachael
http://www.redroverpr.com
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