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FirstyWork eBook Conversion Services
The first FirstyWork Industry Newsletter
We have been scouring the news to bring you interesting articles from the world of e-publishing and related industries. There was so much to choose from that exclusion was difficult, however we feel that we have some of the current issues that may be of interest to you.
In the last few weeks we have seen issues surrounding Amazon's pricing model and publishers reaction. This will no doubt continue to play out for a while. Our hope is that they focus on whether the customer gets value for money from the outcome whether real or perceived.
The iPad launched with great applause – the reviews, although mixed, do indeed side on the opinion of a revolutionary media platform. In addition there is a lot of news already of other organisations joining the ‘slate’ market before year end.
Every few weeks there is news about a new eReader and we will ensure this is added to our recently launched comparison site www.FirstyReaders.com.
As things continue to heat up elsewhere FirstyWorks’ view is that we should all keep doing what we are doing. In our case converting and selling eBooks to people that want them at a price that both publishers and consumers believe is fair. |
| Browsing Public Domain Books |
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| EA Flips for the DS |
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| Amazon Buys Touchscreen Company for Its Kindle Division |
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| A new star is born: the BeBook Neo |
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| Interview with Michael Dahan, co-founder and CEO of Bookeen |
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| Reader's Digest UK in administration |
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| New! Download eBooks and audio books online |
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| Report: Apple's iPad e-book store to use DRM |
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| Firstywork’s favourite news stories over the last few weeks:- |
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Apple iPad: ten things you need to know
So the Apple iPad it is. After months of speculation we've now got a name, and from the looks of it quite a sharp looking piece of Apple tech to go with it...
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Will tablet PCs be adopted by consumers in the future?
Over the past few years touchscreen technology has made a big impact on next-generation smartphones and laptops...
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Why I'm an ebook convert
A Kindle or ebook won't have that 'new book smell' - but no one's going to judge you by its cover...
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A Radical Notion - Learn About Your Readers
I was reading about the troubles Borders is having, wondering when the funeral oration will begin. Then came news of yet more indie bookstores closing, followed by news of publishers rejoicing over Apple's ebook pricing structure and the advent of the iPad...
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It's Just a Book - A Problematic Gestalt (Blog)
"The titanic was built by professionals, the ark by amateurs" - anon - ...
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London Book Fair
19-21 April 2010
The London Book Fair is held at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, with over 23,000 publishers, booksellers, literary agents, librarians, media and industry suppliers from over 100 countries in attendance.
www.londonbookfair.co.uk
BookExpo America
25-27 May 2010
Find us in New York where we will be leading the pack in their expanded New Media Zone! Currently one of the biggest Fairs in the world.
www.bookexpoamerica.com |
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If you have any questions about this newsletter or FirstyWork eBook services then please contact us 01635 581185 or email me patrick@bcl-numedia.com |
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