Smashwords first launched its e-book publishing and distribution platform 16 months ago. According to the company, it has experienced rapid growth in recent months, as publishers from around the globe take advantage of its free e-book publishing, conversion and distribution services.
Sony is the third major online e-book retailer to distribute Smashwords e-books. In January, Smashwords announced a distribution agreement with Lexcycle, now owned by Amazon, in which Smashwords e-books are listed in the e-book catalog of the Stanza e-reading mobile application. Earlier this month, Smashwords announced a distribution agreement with Barnes & Noble, which now distributes Smashwords e-books to multiple B&N properties including BarnesandNoble.com, Fictionwise and the eReader app.
- People:
- Mark Coker
- Places:
- Los Gatos, Calif.