Information and Background
These links provide general information on eBook technology, their uses, and their market potential.
This site provides motivation as to why an individual should write an ebook. It describes the potential that an ebook can have an the amount with it cost...nothing.
This site provides a good explanation as to why an author might want to write his/her book outside of iBooks Author and then create a second version with that software. In general...the reason is to gain the widest audience.
This site provides market information about eBooks. Specifically, it define Amazon domination on the eBook market.
This Wikipedia article explains the ePub format, a "free and open e-book standard". ePub allows cross platform publishing of ebooks and is used by many readers.
This site provides background on two different models of eBook sales: the Wholesale model, and the Agency model. The article dive deep into eBook pricing, cost comparison, and new publishing formats.
How To's
These links provides instructions on how to write and interactive eBook using multiple tools.
This site explains the process of creating an interactive ebook outside of a dedicated piece of software such as iBooks Author. It shows how to create a simple PDF ebook and an HTML ebook.
This site describes marketing strategies for publishing an ebook. It asks the questions: "Who is your audience and what is their platform?". It provides specific tips for formatting on the Kindle.
Simple guide to creating a simple eBook. Discusses copyright and distribution, specifically dealing with Creative Commons
This site explains the negative aspects of using the Apple iBooks standard for publishing an eBook. Specifically, it points out the closed nature of the standard, which will not work with other readers.
Tools and Examples
These links provide resources for creating Interactive eBooks and examples of audio ebooks.
This Apple site explains the features of iBooks Author, an application used to create eBooks. A video is included that shows the specific features of the application.
Moglue is an alternative ebook creation software tool. It allows for the creation of interactive ebooks, which can be sold either through the Moglue store or through the Apple iBookstore.
Vook is an eBook publishing platform. It required a monthly subscription, but the compony provides authoring tools, distribution, and sales tracking.
Apple provides a FAQ's about it's iBooks application. The site explains some of the features of iBooks, including available media types, printing, and other features such as highlighting and notating text.
This provides a huge list of free Collada files, which can be used as 3D models in iBook Author. The intent of these files would be for experimentation with the widget.
This Apple site provides information about the widgets that can be used in the iBooks platform. Widgets are important component for creating an interactive eBook on the iPad.
This site describes one of the first iBooks specifically written for the audio industry. It outlines the process of creating audio remixes.
eBook Readers
These links provide information and comparisons of popular eBook readers.
This site provides an overview of three popular eBook reader: the iPad, the Kindle, and the Nook. It provides insights on the features of each device and why they may be important to the reader.
eBooks in Education
These links provide information on how eBooks could be used in Education: listing both the potentials and limitations.
This site provides commentary from a past vice-chancellor of a higher-education institution regarding the use of ebooks. "Steven Schwartz explains why more universities should start publishing ebooks and how they benefit students."
This site provides some great considerations on the negatives of eBooks, including the lack of page numbers and having to pay twice for a hard copy and e-copy.
This site covers the topic of e-book rental program. It looks at "who" rents books and what the current price points are. It also dives into the benefits of e-book rental for students and teachers.
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This list provides resources for those interested in creating their own ebook. Sites include descriptions of creating the ebooks, publishing, and tools used. The area of Audio Technology and Production is emphasized in some of the search results.
Updated on Apr 04, 12
Created on Apr 03, 12
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