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The Internet Archive lawsuit highlights the tricky economics of e-books and libraries

Mar 30, 2023
Public libraries have to pay more for e-books than physical copies, while academic libraries say that journal subscription prices are rising.
A view of the Rose Main Reading Room at the New York Public Library.
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Wally Lamb's new novel is like a super enhanced e-book

Nov 21, 2016
Lamb's new novel “I’ll Take You There” is out as a digital app by Metabook.
Wally Lamb in the recording studio, laying down some Voice Overs for the "I'll Take You There" Metabook.
Kyle Makrauer

E-book sales are falling, but paperbacks are up

Sep 7, 2015
The publishing world has seen a drop in e-book sales. High prices are one reason.

The world of e-books is your oyster

Apr 9, 2015
How this company may challenge Amazon's industry standing.

Barnes & Noble move may signal a spinoff

Dec 4, 2014
Bookseller bought back Microsoft's stake. But it's still unclear if company might split in two.

Meet Sylvia Day: The steamy baroness of book deals

Feb 18, 2014
Romance novelist Sylvia Day is making millions, and she's doing it her way.

How much should e-books cost?

Jul 10, 2013
A judge has ruled that Apple conspired to set e-book prices. How much are consumers willing to spend on e-books?

For public good, not for profit.

Apple gets hit for e-book price fixing

Jul 10, 2013
A federal judge ruled this morning that Apple colluded with five major U.S. publishers to fix e-book prices.

Apple goes to court over alleged e-book price fixing

Jun 3, 2013
The Justice Department has accused Apple of colluding with publishers to fix the price of e-books.

As e-books rise, smaller book stores are still growing

May 29, 2013
As the publishing industry comes together at BookExpo America in New York, e-books are all the rage. How are smaller stores hanging on so well?