EBooks and digital libraries are becoming increasingly more popular because of its access to large samples of books. They’re convenient and user-friendly, so it comes as no surprise that most people keep reading eBooks. If you’re an eBook user, here are some facts you might find interesting:
- Independently published books make up 43% of all ebooks
- No one really knows who created the first ebook. Many people say it was Michael Hart when he typed up the Declaration of Independence for the ‘Gutenberg Project’. However, Angela Ruiz is also considered as one of the creators of eBooks when she created the first eReader even if it wasn't digital.
- The most popular devices to read eBooks on, are computers then Kindles.
- Ebooks allowed online libraries to establish themselves with new a new business model. Businesses like www.ovymedia.com allow you to access all their books for a monthly fee instead of buying individual books. It’s a similar model to companies like Netflix and Spotify.
- Kindle means to ‘light a fire’ and it’s a metaphor for a readers curiosity
- The most purchased eBooks tend to be within the price range of $3.00 - $ 3.99.
EBooks are a growing market, there’s a lot there to explore, especially in terms of technology. In the future, we’ll be able to see moving book covers, dynamic and interactive books and be able to play a variety of media on them. EBooks will most likely not be the end of physical books, but they’re a great companion to have for those who like to read a lot.
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