Towle, G., Dearnley, J. A. and McKnight, C. (2007) Electronic books in the 2003–2005 period: some reflections on their apparent potential and actual development. Publishing Research Quarterly. 23(2), pp. 95-104. 1053-8801.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | This paper, based on PhD research, reflects upon the market for electronic books in the general trade sectors of UK and US publishers during the early years of the 21st century. The paper reports on interviews carried out with publishers between 2003 and 2005, and reflects upon four areas which presented and still present challenges to the uptake of e-books—negative perceptions from consumers; formats; pricing and issues regarding digital rights. The paper concludes that the development and uptake of electronic books has some way to go in the general trade/mass-market sectors. |
| Additional Information: | The article was also published online 21/07/07 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Electronic book - Digital rights management - Electronic formats |
| Subjects: |
Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z278 Bookselling and publishing Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z1019 Special classes of books > Z1033.E43 Electronic books |
| Creators: | Towle, Gemma, Dearnley, James A and McKnight, Cliff |
| Publisher: | SpringerLink |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > University Departments > Library and Learning Services |
| Date: | June 2007 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 95-104 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Publishing Research Quarterly |
| Volume: | 23 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s12109-007-9017-z |
| ISSN: | 1053-8801 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/1265 |
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