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Publisher sees 300% profit surge for e-books

Profits are upBertelsmann, the corporate parent of Random House, reports a surge in profits for the first half of 2010. E-book sales alone jumped by 300%.

Wylie and Random House announce love in

Random House LogoPeace appears to have broken out between Random House and the Wylie Agency.

Leading US publisher swaps print for digital future

e-bookDorchester Publishing, an independent specialising in mass-market paperback fiction has announced the closure of its printing business. All current and future titles will be available as eBooks and print on demand trade paperbacks.

Amazon digital classics deal raises hackles at Random House

AmazonAmazon has signed a deal with the Wylie Agency to publish 20 classic books in digital format for the first time. It's a move that has put them on collision course with Random House.

New publisher plugs gap between submission and publication

OPBAnthony Policastro, a former business analyst at self-publishing vendor Lulu.com, has launched the Outer Banks Publishing Group, a new publishing venture that will focus on digital publishing and the use of social media to build an audience for POD print releases.

Apple offers iBookstore to self published authors

ipadsFollowing the launch of its iBookstore in UK on Friday, Apple has announced the release of "self-publishing" services for the US version of the online bookstore.

Dell announces potential new eBook reader

Dell StreakPC giant Dell is to launch a tablet computer set to rival Apple's iPad. The world's number three computer manufacturer says that its Streak - also known as the Mini 5 - is the first of a number of planned products.

Publishers warned to be ready for piracy

e-readerPublishers have been warned against complacency when it comes to digital piracy of books. Dame Gail Rebuck, CEO of The Random House Group suggested that as the market for digital content grows, so too will the potential for illegal copying of material.

Barnes and Noble plan digital publishing venture

Pubit!Retailer Barnes & Noble is to move into self-publishing with the launch of PubIt! The new service will allow writers and independent publishers to make their works available digitally through Barnes & Noble.com and the Barnes & Noble eBookstore.

iPad international release delayed until May

iPadApple has announced that the iPad's international release will be delayed by one month.

It has cited "surprisingly strong" demand in North America as a reason for pushing the product into May.