iBook Shelf
Toward the end of last week there was more chatter about getting your book published independently in Apple’s iBookstore. In advance of the iPad launch this weekend, Apple reportedly inked deals with two “independent publishers” Perseus and Workman. Quotes are intentional. These deals do not represent independent publishing for the rest of us. They are publishing houses just like the rest.
On the other hand, Apple has also enabled two independent publishing providers Smashwords and Lulu to distribute their content via the iPad’s iBooks app. Getting closer. Just not, yes, close enough.
I’ll post more as soon as Apple reveals more. Stay tuned.