Why 2012 was the year of the e-single
photo: Flickr / B_Zedan
E-singles — stories somewhere between 5,000 and 30,000 words, usually nonfiction, and sold as inexpensive ebooks — are the format for our time. Here’s why. Read more »
Byliner, Atavist push forward with ebook subscriptions
photo: Byliner
Two startups that publish original longform journalism are experimenting with subscriptions that give readers access to all of their titles for a set monthly fee. Byliner is offering its stories through an HTML5 website, while Atavist is offering in-app subscriptions. Read more »
Barry Diller and Scott Rudin launch book publisher with startup Atavist
photo: IAC / Michelle Asselin
Barry Diller, Scott Rudin, publishing exec Frances Coady and Brooklyn publishing startup Atavist are working together to form an ebook publisher. Many details are sketchy, but it seems clear that Diller is willing to put a lot of money into the venture. Read more »
