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Old 08-22-2009, 05:10 PM   #1
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Thumbs up Sony encouraging self-publishing ...
I ran across this info on Sony today - I couldn't find anyone else discussing it.

http://ebookstore.sony.com/publishers/

They are offering the opportunity for self-publishing, and for smaller publishers to create a relationship where their e-books can be sold. It isn't "up" yet, but it seems to be an indication that Sony is trying to grow the e-book market.

Well, it can't hurt their profits either.
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Old 08-22-2009, 05:47 PM   #2
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I hope this gets going soon, but... I filled out information on this site more than six months ago and have not heard back yet either possitive or negative.
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Old 08-22-2009, 06:04 PM   #3
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That link looks like it's more for small publishers, not self-publishers. Though the two may overlap, there is definitely a difference. A self-publisher uses his publishing house as a vehicle for only his own works. A small publisher puts his effort into promoting works by multiple authors, one of which may (or may not) be himself.
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That link looks like it's more for small publishers, not self-publishers. Though the two may overlap, there is definitely a difference. A self-publisher uses his publishing house as a vehicle for only his own works. A small publisher puts his effort into promoting works by multiple authors, one of which may (or may not) be himself.
Thanks for the clarification. Perhaps the "title" could be changed???
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Interesting to see the list of file formats they support:
  • PDF
  • OPS
  • Microsoft Word
  • HTML
  • BBEB
  • OEB
  • EPUB
  • Other
More information on OPS and OEB, anyone?
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I ran across this info on Sony today - I couldn't find anyone else discussing it.

http://ebookstore.sony.com/publishers/

They are offering the opportunity for self-publishing, and for smaller publishers to create a relationship where their e-books can be sold. It isn't "up" yet, but it seems to be an indication that Sony is trying to grow the e-book market.

Well, it can't hurt their profits either.
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OPS is a form of EPUB, OEB is a predecessor to EPUB.
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OPS is a form of EPUB, OEB is a predecessor to EPUB.
OEB is the base of Mobi/PRC/LIT and others I believe.
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