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Sixty-four percent of publishers offer titles in e-book format, according to a survey of more than 600 publishers across the trade, professional and educational markets.

This year, the book publishing industry has its own version of Black Friday or Cyber Monday. It's called Christmas Day.

The Knopf Doubleday Group will launch The eBook Insider as an ebook available free to consumers.

Like many people, I reacted with a blend of anticipation but skepticism (let's call it skeptitation) when the iPad dropped earlier this year. The hype around technology products, and Apple products in particular, can be overwhelming. I rage against this over-hyping as much as I can, but there is no denying that the iPad has made a significant impact on information providers and their strategies.

(Press Release) SEATTLE, December 7, 2010—Two months ago, Amazon launched Kindle for the Web, making it possible to read free first chapters of Kindle books through web browsers.

Google Inc. said it is launching Google eBooks, its long-anticipated digital bookselling enterprise, on Monday.

Google Inc. is in the final stages of launching its long-awaited e-book retailing venture, Google Editions, a move that could shake up the way digital books are sold.

Google and Hachette Livre today signed a memorandum of understanding that defines the terms for Google to scan Hachette Livre’s French language books.

Borders(R) today announced an all new Borders.com featuring discounts on the 100,000 bestselling titles, multiple free shipping options, new product lines, strategic partnerships that complement the Borders brand and a more integrated social media experience.

While e-books are available instantly to anyone, anywhere, with a computer, smartphone or e-reader, online distribution on its own does not provide new-book awareness.