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Monday, April 4, 2011

JK Rowling actively considering e-book format finally, spokesperson says

The Scotsman's Susan Smith reports that J.K. Rowling's spokeswoman confirmed "The e-book format is now something that is being actively considered."

She also writes that "Liz Thomson, editor of book industry website BookBrunch, said: 'I wouldn't be surprised if the rights for the e-books are sold for £100m.

"Experts believe that move could revolutionise the world of electronic publishing, triggering rocket sales of e-book readers such as Kindle and the iPad." '


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5 comments:

  1. PeterApril 4, 2011 at 8:36:00 AM PDT

    Count me in -- read the first one, obviously something special, just lots of other books I'd rather read in my limited time available. However, I travel a few times a year, and am out at sea for extended periods of time with *lots* of free time -- wouldn't consider carrying the physical books, but would buy the whole set on Kindle when available.

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  2. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 9:47:00 AM PDT

    I believe this was always the plan. Keep on selling the books only until sales start to fall, and then release the eBooks and 'start the magic' all over again.

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  3. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 10:02:00 AM PDT

    Anonymous,
    Sounds right to me ! (And it'll work.)

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  4. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 10:39:00 AM PDT

    publication date: 04 April.
    last update date (suggesting previous updates...): 03 April.

    First written: 01 April???? :)

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  5. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 10:59:00 AM PDT

    Anonymous,
    "-)
    I did notice that and checked back (this time) and couldn't find an earlier date than 4/3. The Scotsman isn't known for doing that kind of thing, and the story is everywhere. We'll see!

    It's not earthshaking enough for April 1 -- they'd have to have suddenly released them as a 'surprise' though that would be too obvious. :-)

    Looks more like inviting a bidding war...

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