Publishing News: Apples used iBookstore?

Apple patent points to used digital resale Quick on Amazon’s heels, Apple has filed its own patent for selling or loaning used digital content, including ebooks, music, movies, and software applications. Mikey Campbell reported at Apple Insider that the patent, … View full post on O’Reilly News and Commentary For…

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Publishing News: Amazons used ebook store?

Amazon prepares to enter the used digital goods resale fray The headline news this week was Amazon being awarded a US patent for a “secondary market for digital objects,” which according to the patent abstract, include “e-books, audio, video, computer … View full post on O’Reilly News and Commentary For…

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Heading towards marketing first, publishing later

In yesterday’s article I gave you atantalizing introduction to what I consider the new paradigm for DIY book marketing–a kind of cart-before-the-horse strategy where youmarketyourself first, and then publish later. Here’s what I think it could look like for any … View full post on O’Reilly News and Commentary For…

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An author-centric map of publishing

When I first heard the publishing industry referred to as an ecosystem I immediately wanted to see a map of it on the wall. How does water cycle through the system? Which communities are currently well-placed, and where are the … View full post on O’Reilly News and Commentary For…

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Publishing News: The standards of aggregation – Jim Romenesko quits after his attribution standards are questioned, Rakuten buys Kobo, and readers will wait for ebooks.

Jim Romenesko’s departure raises questions about aggregation standards. Also, Japanese e-retailer Rakuten buys Kobo, and a new BISG study shows readers are embracing digital formats. View full post on O’Reilly News and Commentary View full post on National Cyber Security

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