A New Epoch A three part series of articles by Linda Gruber discussing the future of e-books. Association of Electronic Publishers An association for electronic (primarily Web-based) publishers. Because this group has stringent requirements, it is a good place to start to sort out the good e-publishers from the bad.
Bibliofuture A site exploring the role of e-book readers in libraries. Contract Issues: Books Published Online The NWU proposes some contract guidelines for electronic publishing that haven't been adopted by the industry. Copyright in the New World of Electronic Publishing The text of a 1994 lecture, by attorney William S. Strong, addressing how copyright will, if it can, deal with the new world of electronic publishing. eBook Connections Ebook reviews, news, bestseller information and more at this great resource site. eBook Promotion "Promoting a book is never easy. For small publishers and self-publishers the task can be daunting. Yet as difficult as it is for print publishers to push their books to the front of the pack, the task is even more difficult for publishers and authors of e-books." eBookNet A great source of information on electronic book hardware, software, and content. Ebooks.org If you're interested in the nuts and bolts of e-books (tasks, interfaces, and systems), this site is the place to start. Electronic Books Await Readers E-books hold great promise, but public acceptance is still in question. From The Christian Science Monitor Electronic Books Resource Pages Information on electronic publishing, as well as links to electronic books and magazines, and links to software available for electronic publishing, this site also showcases the work of some authors. Electronic Books: A Good Idea Waiting for the Right Technology Roger Fidler of Kent State University comments on the history and future of the electronic book. Electronic Literature Organization A nonprofit organization with a mission to promote and facilitate the writing, publishing and reading of literature designed for electronic media, ELO's site features industry news, events, chats and links to electronic literature sites. Electronic Publishing and Digital Libraries A brief look at electronic publishing, and an introduction to some of the best 'virtual libraries' on the Web today. Electronic Publishing Rights Lloyd Jassen offers advice for publishers on securing electronic rights to their publications. Electronic Publishing: Catch the Wave! A look at electronic publishing with a particular focus on the romance genre. From All About Romance Electronic Texts and Publishing Resources An extensive collection of resources and e-books on this Library of Congress Internet resource page. EPIC - Electronically Published Internet Connection EPIC is a professional organization for electronically published authors. Is Online Publishing Becoming Credible? An overview of some of the best electronic publishers currently on the Web. Journal of Electronic Publishing A journal dedicated to electronic publishing, from the University of Michigan Press. Never, Ever Release Any Of Your Rights To Anyone While there are exceptions, as explained here, selling any rights to your work can come back to bite you badly. Most major publishers will pass on any work for which full rights are not available. Numbering eBooks The Association of American Publishers is proposing a new standard to number electronic books, replacing the ISBN system of book numbering for digital works. Paperless Publishing An e-book by Colin Haynes about electronic publishing. Paper version published by McGraw Hill. The Art of Electronic Publishing An online book that takes a look at a wide range of electronic publishing formats. Features a neat remote control navigation system. The Role of Copyright In Electronic Publishing An online slideshow (all graphics) outlining the issues related to copyright in electronic publishing.
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