Comments on: Yes, eReader IS adding new titles ‘like hotcakes’: 50K total expected in summer ‘08, double the current number http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/ News & views on e-books, libraries, publishing and related topics Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:16:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: David Rothman http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/#comment-762440 David Rothman Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:58:16 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/#comment-762440 Hey, I'd hope that the possible reader hardware from Fictionwise could handle .epub as well as eReader and the eBookwise format. Significantly, Garth Conboy, a founder of ETI, the company providing the current eBookwise hardware to Fictionwise, is one of the main IDPF guys developing .epub. He even worked on the .epub validation project. Folks already know, from my posting today, about the <a href="http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/13/dear-santa-please-make-harlequin-feel-customers-pain-try-social-drm-and-push-harder-for-e-book-standards/" rel="nofollow">pain</a> that the Tower of eBabel is making consumers suffer. It'll <em>really</em> help if dedicated devices include .epub capablities. Thanks. David Hey, I’d hope that the possible reader hardware from Fictionwise could handle .epub as well as eReader and the eBookwise format. Significantly, Garth Conboy, a founder of ETI, the company providing the current eBookwise hardware to Fictionwise, is one of the main IDPF guys developing .epub. He even worked on the .epub validation project. Folks already know, from my posting today, about the pain that the Tower of eBabel is making consumers suffer. It’ll really help if dedicated devices include .epub capablities. Thanks. David

]]> By: Rob Preece http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/#comment-762431 Rob Preece Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:48:51 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/#comment-762431 Sorry. My misunderstanding. However, with the release of the Kindle, Fictionwise did up their marketing effort for the eBookWise. I hope that, if they do work with a manufacturer to release a new reader, they find a way not to strand us eBookWise users. Rob Preece Publisher, www.BooksForABuck.com Sorry. My misunderstanding. However, with the release of the Kindle, Fictionwise did up their marketing effort for the eBookWise.

I hope that, if they do work with a manufacturer to release a new reader, they find a way not to strand us eBookWise users.

Rob Preece
Publisher, http://www.BooksForABuck.com

]]> By: Nate the great http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/#comment-762147 Nate the great Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:54:46 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/#comment-762147 David is correct somewhat. My question was less than clear. When I read the quote my first thought was: if Fictionwise is investing in this format, when would they announce a dedicated eReader e-reader*? I knew about the Ebookwise. Since Fictionwise already has experience distributing and supporting a device, so adding a new one would not be difficult. I'm slightly puzzled that they haven't already announced one. *I'm sorry, I couldn't resist. David is correct somewhat. My question was less than clear. When I read the quote my first thought was: if Fictionwise is investing in this format, when would they announce a dedicated eReader e-reader*?

I knew about the Ebookwise. Since Fictionwise already has experience distributing and supporting a device, so adding a new one would not be difficult. I’m slightly puzzled that they haven’t already announced one.

*I’m sorry, I couldn’t resist.

]]> By: David Rothman http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/#comment-762085 David Rothman Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:02:42 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/#comment-762085 Rob, I think Nate meant a NEW dedicated ebook reader, using E Ink tech. I myself should have been clearer. Thanks for helping out the newbies who wouldn't have all the background. David Rob, I think Nate meant a NEW dedicated ebook reader, using E Ink tech. I myself should have been clearer. Thanks for helping out the newbies who wouldn’t have all the background. David

]]> By: Rob Preece http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/#comment-762084 Rob Preece Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:01:03 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/#comment-762084 Uh, Fictionwise already offers the eBookWise. My question for Scott--any dates on when small publishers like BooksForABuck.com will be included in the eReader catalog? Rob Preece Publisher, www.BooksForABuck.com Uh, Fictionwise already offers the eBookWise.

My question for Scott–any dates on when small publishers like BooksForABuck.com will be included in the eReader catalog?

Rob Preece
Publisher, http://www.BooksForABuck.com

]]> By: David Rothman http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/#comment-761546 David Rothman Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:58:38 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/#comment-761546 Steve, that's a great question from Nate. What's the latest? David Steve, that’s a great question from Nate. What’s the latest?

David

]]> By: Nate the great http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/#comment-761478 Nate the great Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:45:58 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/blog/2008/04/12/yes-ereader-is-adding-new-titles-like-hotcakes-50k-expected-in-summer-08/#comment-761478 Did you ask Mr. Pendergast if Fictionwise had plans for a dedicated ebook reader? Did you ask Mr. Pendergast if Fictionwise had plans for a dedicated ebook reader?

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