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Book Business Extra brings you the latest headlines from Book Business magazine! --- * Amazon.com to Acquire AbeBooks * Amazon.com has reached an agreement to acquire AbeBooks, an online marketplace for used, rare and out-of-print books. The Victoria, British Columbia-based AbeBooks will continue to function as a stand-alone operation and maintain its Web sites. Read Full Story http://www.bookbusinessmag.com/story/story.bsp?sid=118728&var=story --- * Audible and CIP Announce New Imprint * Audible Inc. and the New York Center for Independent Publishing (CIP) have announced a new imprint, Audible IndieFirst. The imprint will publish original works from independent publishers in digital audio format one month prior to the release of the print edition. Read Full Story http://www.bookbusinessmag.com/story/story.bsp?sid=118729&var=story --- * Edwards Brothers Inc. Is Now FSC Certified * Edwards Brother Inc., a book and journal manufacturing firm specializing in medium, short and ultra-short runs, has received chain-of-custody certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for both its Ann Arbor, Mich. and Lillington, N.C. facilities. Read Full Story http://www.bookbusinessmag.com/story/story.bsp?sid=118731&var=story --- * Can a New Startup Profit From Offering Free Textbooks? Flat World Knowledge Co-founder Eric Frank on his new vision of publishing. * Nyack, N.Y.-based Flat World Knowledge, which launched this month, publishes free and open college textbooks online, with the option to purchase alternate formats of its content, including print and audio, and other study aids. While offering university-level course material gratis on the Web is not a newfangled idea in the higher-education realm, there are big differences from previous efforts—there’s no advertising within the text pages, nor is there a trial period with hidden fees. There isn’t even any registration required for users. Read Full Story http://www.bookbusinessmag.com/story/story.bsp?sid=118727&var=story --- * Editor’s Note: Deadline Extended on Call for Speakers for 2009 Publishing Business Conference and Expo * The deadline for speaker submissions for the 2009 Publishing Business Conference and Expo has been extended until Friday, August 22. The 2009 Publishing Business Conference, produced by Publishing Executive and Book Business magazines, is March 23-25 at the New York Marriott Marquis Times Square. Read Full Story http://www.bookbusinessmag.com/story/story.bsp?sid=118733&var=story --- Like these stories? Subscribe to Book Business Extra at http://enews.bookbusinessmag.com/eLP/?PMC=RBBE08&PUB=BBE&GRP=5
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