Author Ryu Murakami To Publish Next Novel Thorugh Apple iBookstore
The acclaimed author Ryu Murakami has recently announced that he will publish his newest novel, “A Singing Whale”, exclusively through the Apple iBookstore. The Wall Street Journal reports that Murakami will most likely release a hardcover version of the novel after its release in e-book format.
Ryu Murakami is one of my favorite authors, so I may buy an e-book this time around. However, this brings up an important point: I am drawn to this because I love the author’s work. Since Murakami is such a big name in the world of writing and novels, will he bring his fans along with him in switching to the e-book format? What will happen to the traditional publisher?
This is a large step in the e-publishing world as now it has gone as far as well-established authors using the e-book format to publish their work. Whether you are in the traditional sector, or going the self-publishing route, everyone can agree that this is an exciting transitioning time for the publishing industry.
Read the article at The Wall Street Journal here.
Thoughts? Any other big name authors you know or wish would publish this way?
By Lorna Hanson
August 10th, 2010 at 1:54 am
Ryu Murakami is one of my favorite authors, I will definitely buy an e-book. I am drawn to this because I love the author’s work.
August 10th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Dublin,
Yes! I’m excited too. This may be the push to make me buy an e-book! Thanks for the comment
Lorna Hanson
August 12th, 2010 at 1:51 am
Ever since the arrival of the slim and snazzy electronic book devices, the magnates of the traditional publishing industry have feared the worst: that precious big-name authors might sign directly with e-book retailers, relegating the old-school publishers as the dispensable middleman.
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