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Amazon Unveils KDP Kids

| 09/04/2014 @ 09:00AM

In a move designed to attract and support children’s book authors and self-publishers, Amazon has launched KDP Kids, a children's-focused illustrated and chapter book category in the Kindle Store.
B&N Testing Espresso Book Machines

| 09/02/2014 @ 10:00AM

Barnes & Noble has begun a test of the Espresso Book Machine system at three of its outlets, including its New York City store at Union Square.
Ellora’s Cave CEO Confirms Amazon Sales Drop

By Calvin Reid | 08/25/2014 @ 10:00AM

Ellora’s Cave CEO Patty Marks confirmed the house is downsizing in the wake of what she described as "drastic" and unexplained declines in its e-book sales via Amazon.
Ellora’s Cave Cuts Staff, Blames Big Amazon Sales Drop

By Calvin Reid | 08/22/2014 @ 09:00AM

In a letter to her authors, Ellora’s Cave CEO Patty Marks blames the cuts on unexplained declines in e-book sales through Amazon.
B&N, Samsung Unveil Galaxy Tab 4 Nook

By Calvin Reid | 08/20/2014 @ 10:00AM

Barnes & Noble unveiled the Galaxy Tab 4 Nook, a 7-inch tablet cobranded with hardware manufacturer Samsung Electronics, at a press conference at the B&N Union Square store in Manhattan.
Amazon Responds to German Authors' Protest

| 08/18/2014 @ 11:00AM

Over the weekend, the 'New York Times' reported on a letter of protest, from authors in Germany, about a terms dispute between Amazon and the local publisher, Bonnier.
B&N Partners With Google for Same-Day Delivery

| 08/07/2014 @ 09:45AM

The bookselling chain is partnering with Google's new shopping service, Google Shopping, to offer same-day delivery in three U.S. cities.
Over 900 Authors Sign Open Letter to Amazon

| 08/06/2014 @ 04:00PM

Authors United, the loosely knit group of authors who joined forces to formally ask Amazon to end its sales terms dispute with Hachette Books, is preparing to run a full-page ad in Sunday's "New York Times."
Amazon Expands Same-Day Delivery

| 08/06/2014 @ 10:10AM

Amazon has expanded its "Get It Today" capability to six new cities.
New York’s Kinokuniya Adds U.S. Comics, Graphic Novels

By Calvin Reid | 08/06/2014 @ 07:00AM

The Japanese bookstore chain is adding western comics and graphic novels at its New York City store with plans to also host events and add related pop culture merchandise.
Amazon Claims $9.99 E-books Create 'Bigger Pie'

| 07/30/2014 @ 09:30AM

Amazon claims a "key objective" in its ongoing dispute with Hachette is to keep e-book prices low and competitive with other other media.
Amazon's Latest Proposal Rankles Hachette and Authors

| 07/09/2014 @ 09:00AM

The acrimony between Amazon and Hachette does not appear to waning. And their battle, over e-book sales terms, continues to play out in newspaper headlines.
Diamond Comic-Con Report: Graphic Novels, Merch Up, Periodicals Down

By Rich Shivener | 06/28/2014 @ 08:00AM

Total 2014 half-year figures are up 3.8% over 2013 and 12% over 2012, suggesting a healthier, diversifying market for comics specialty stores.
Kobo Writing Life Now Carries 250,000 titles by 30,000 Authors

By Calvin Reid | 06/27/2014 @ 07:00PM

Two years after its launch, Kobo Writing Life (KWL), e-book retailer Kobo’s self-publishing channel, carries more than 250,000 self-published digital titles by over 30,000 authors who publish regularly through KWL.
Zola Books, BiblioCommons Offer ‘Bookish Recommends’ to Libraries

By Calvin Reid | 06/24/2014 @ 09:00AM

Zola’s Bookish recommendation engine is coming to 67 libraries in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
F+W Looks Forward

By Jim Milliot | 06/13/2014 @ 07:00PM

Tinicum LP, owner of F+W, a Content + eCommerce Company, is prepared to supply F+W with resources to upgrade its infrastructure and make more acquisitions.
Comixology Inks Deal to Offer Viz Digital Manga

by Calvin Reid | 06/10/2014 @ 11:30AM

U.S. manga publisher Viz Media and digital comics marketplace Comixology announced an agreement that will bring Viz’s manga line to the Comixology platform in North America.
RosettaBooks Debuts Mobile E-book App

| 06/05/2014 @ 05:00AM

E-book publisher RosettaBooks is launching an interactive e-reading app for mobile phones and tablets that serves as a marketing platform for its inventory of backlist classics.
Congressional Hearing on Digital Resale

| 06/02/2014 @ 09:30AM

Judiciary Subcommittee considers whether or not it should extend the First Sale Doctrine to include e-books and other digital media.
Diamond, Trajectory Partner to Deliver Digital Comics

By Calvin Reid | 05/28/2014 @ 09:00AM

Diamond Comics Distributors, the dominant distributor to the comics shop market, has reached a multi-year agreement with Trajectory, a digital publishing and distribution vendor, to offer conversion and global digital distribution for print comics.

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