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An Electrifying Read
Explains some of the current e-book technology and how it works. [SF Gate] (infos)Downloading Literature - E-books change the face of reading
Electronic books have finally arrived and now represent a challenge to the traditional paper and ink, but how good are they and how do they work? [CNN] (infos)
A New Chapter for E-Books
Briefly outlines the history of e-books and details the technology currently on the market. [BusinessWeek] (infos)
Exit Gutenberg?
Report on the eBook World conference and the future of publishing. [Digital Reader] (infos)
E-Books Still A Market-In-Waiting
Short report on the book publishing industry. [InformationWeek] (infos)
E-Book Forecast: Cloudy
News analysis of the slow adoption of e-books. [Wired] (infos)
4 Publishers Agree to Sale of E-Books on Yahoo
Short announcement about Penguin Putnam, Simon and Schuster, Random House and HarperCollins publishers. Free registration required. [NY Times] Free registration required to view. (infos)
Random House Sues Over Rights to Publishing E-Books
News of a lawsuit over the digital sales of books. Free registration required. [NY Times] Free registration required to view. (infos)
The King of E-Books
Discusses the success of Stephen King's first foray into e-books and what it may mean for the future. [Spark-Online] (infos)
E-books Draw Crowds, No Converts
Visitors to BookExpo America 1999 circle around the e-book booths, but few are buying - yet. [Wired] (infos)