Industry
 eBook Taxes and the E.U.
The European Union would like e-book publishers to moonlight as tax collectors.
Selling Books and E-Books Online
For many authors the thought of getting professionally published is little more than a dream. That was until the advent of the internet turned the publishing world on it's head. Now anyone can publish their book online in digital, softcover or hardcover formats.
A New Epoch
A three part series of articles by Linda Gruber discussing the future of e-books.
Association of Electronic Publishers
An association for electronic (primarily Web-based) publishers. Because this group has stringent requirements, it is a good place to start to sort out the good e-publishers from the bad.
Bibliofuture
A site exploring the role of e-book readers in libraries.
Contract Issues: Books Published Online
The NWU proposes some contract guidelines for electronic publishing that haven't been adopted by the industry.
Copyright in the New World of Electronic Publishing
The text of a 1994 lecture, by attorney William S. Strong, addressing how copyright will, if it can, deal with the new world of electronic publishing.
eBook Connections
Ebook reviews, news, bestseller information and more at this great resource site.
eBookNet
A great source of information on electronic book hardware, software, and content.
Ebooks.org
If you're interested in the nuts and bolts of e-books (tasks, interfaces, and systems), this site is the place to start.
Electronic Books Await Readers
E-books hold great promise, but public acceptance is still in question. From The Christian Science Monitor
Electronic Books Resource Pages
Information on electronic publishing, as well as links to electronic books and magazines, and links to software available for electronic publishing, this site also showcases the work of some authors.
Electronic Books: A Good Idea Waiting for the Right Technology
Roger Fidler of Kent State University comments on the history and future of the electronic book.
Electronic Literature Organization
A nonprofit organization with a mission to promote and facilitate the writing, publishing and reading of literature designed for electronic media, ELO's site features industry news, events, chats and links to electronic literature sites.
Electronic Publishing and Digital Libraries
A brief look at electronic publishing, and an introduction to some of the best 'virtual libraries' on the Web today.
Electronic Publishing Rights
Lloyd Jassen offers advice for publishers on securing electronic rights to their publications.
Electronic Publishing: Catch the Wave!
A look at electronic publishing with a particular focus on the romance genre. From All About Romance
Electronic Texts and Publishing Resources
An extensive collection of resources and e-books on this Library of Congress Internet resource page.
EPIC - Electronically Published Internet Connection
EPIC is a professional organization for electronically published authors.
Journal of Electronic Publishing
A journal dedicated to electronic publishing, from the University of Michigan Press.
Never, Ever Release Any Of Your Rights To Anyone
While there are exceptions, as explained here, selling any rights to your work can come back to bite you badly. Most major publishers will pass on any work for which full rights are not available.
Paperless Publishing
An e-book by Colin Haynes about electronic publishing. Paper version published by McGraw Hill.
Poor Richard's Creating E-Books
If you're looking for information to help you get in on the ground floor of this new industry, Poor Richard's Creating E-Books is a great place to start.
Surpassing Gutenberg
Electronic books will succeed, we argue, in part because they provide communicative opportunities not available in traditional, static print media. But, they will also succeed because of developments in technology for blind readers which will benefit all readers regardless of ability or disability.
The Art of Electronic Publishing
An online book that takes a look at a wide range of electronic publishing formats. Features a neat remote control navigation system.
The Role of Copyright In Electronic Publishing
An online slideshow (all graphics) outlining the issues related to copyright in electronic publishing.
Why Sell your Book to an Electronic Publisher?
Karen Wiesner offers advice and a look at the advantages and disadvantages of publishing electronically. She is overwhelmingly in favor, but admits that, like Rodney Dangerfield, e-published authors 'don't get no respect.'
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