150 e-book companies at Tokyo book fair

boxcorner · 07-14-2011, 04:40 AM

"At least 150 e-book companies took park in an expo showcasing the latest in electronic reading in Tokyo."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14145370
13 July 2011

din155 · 07-14-2011, 04:46 AM

Sorry, can't see the video, were there just device manufacturers or any e-book publishers as well?

Graham · 07-14-2011, 04:49 AM

The part of the clip showing the expo's pretty short, and there are no specific devices covered. However, it's a useful counter to the other thread about a lack of appetite for this in Japan. The few examples shown were illustrated books, though - there was a comic book and what looked like a children's book with animation - no plain text, and the devices weren't eInk, they were backlit.

Graham

din155 · 07-14-2011, 05:53 AM

Well, a step in right direction, I guess. I have got a feeling that market for children's ebook with animations is untapped. Off course this will need sturdy, safe and intuitive tablets (within reasonable price range) specifically made for kids.

Stitchawl · 07-14-2011, 06:16 AM

I can't find anything about it in the newspapers...

Stitchawl

boxcorner · 07-14-2011, 07:25 AM

Google "tokyo book fair e-books" and you should find a PDF containing the following:

“eBooks doubles in size!
e-Book Expo Tokyo (eBooks), held concurrently with TIBF, will return at double its previous scale, reflecting fast-growing e-Book market in Japan and around the world. The show brings together a wide variety of the latest e-book devices, content, and technologies under one roof. On July 7, an eBooks international seminar (English/Japanese) will be held, inviting seasoned industry professionals representing International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) USA, Sony, Google Japan, and Impress Holdings. Mr. Juergen Boos, Director of the Frankfurt Book Fair, will also join the discussion. The seminar is attracting a lot of attention from industry professionals worldwide, and has become a must-attend event."

Stitchawl · 07-14-2011, 07:50 AM

They are going to have to do some fancy stepping to catch up to the rest of the world. I still have never seen a single dedicated e-book reader in the Kansai region, nor has any Japanese ever asked me about mine. I've been asked by Western tourists visiting Japan if I was using a Kindle, but never asked by a Japanese.

Stitchawl

07-14-2011, 04:40 AM	#1
boxcorner »(°±°)« Posts: 826 Karma: 775629 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: divisive reader	150 e-book companies at Tokyo book fair "At least 150 e-book companies took park in an expo showcasing the latest in electronic reading in Tokyo." http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14145370 13 July 2011

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07-14-2011, 04:46 AM	#2
din155 Guru Posts: 880 Karma: 7556602 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Device: Kindle PW, Win 10 thinkpad 8in	Sorry, can't see the video, were there just device manufacturers or any e-book publishers as well?

07-14-2011, 04:49 AM	#3
Graham Wizard Posts: 2,743 Karma: 32912427 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Yorkshire, UK Device: Kobo H20, Pixel 2, Samsung Chromebook Plus	The part of the clip showing the expo's pretty short, and there are no specific devices covered. However, it's a useful counter to the other thread about a lack of appetite for this in Japan. The few examples shown were illustrated books, though - there was a comic book and what looked like a children's book with animation - no plain text, and the devices weren't eInk, they were backlit. Graham

07-14-2011, 05:53 AM	#4
din155 Guru Posts: 880 Karma: 7556602 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Device: Kindle PW, Win 10 thinkpad 8in	Well, a step in right direction, I guess. I have got a feeling that market for children's ebook with animations is untapped. Off course this will need sturdy, safe and intuitive tablets (within reasonable price range) specifically made for kids.

07-14-2011, 06:16 AM	#5
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	I can't find anything about it in the newspapers... Stitchawl

07-14-2011, 07:25 AM	#6
boxcorner »(°±°)« Posts: 826 Karma: 775629 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: divisive reader	Google "tokyo book fair e-books" and you should find a PDF containing the following: “eBooks doubles in size! e-Book Expo Tokyo (eBooks), held concurrently with TIBF, will return at double its previous scale, reflecting fast-growing e-Book market in Japan and around the world. The show brings together a wide variety of the latest e-book devices, content, and technologies under one roof. On July 7, an eBooks international seminar (English/Japanese) will be held, inviting seasoned industry professionals representing International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) USA, Sony, Google Japan, and Impress Holdings. Mr. Juergen Boos, Director of the Frankfurt Book Fair, will also join the discussion. The seminar is attracting a lot of attention from industry professionals worldwide, and has become a must-attend event."

07-14-2011, 07:50 AM	#7
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	They are going to have to do some fancy stepping to catch up to the rest of the world. I still have never seen a single dedicated e-book reader in the Kansai region, nor has any Japanese ever asked me about mine. I've been asked by Western tourists visiting Japan if I was using a Kindle, but never asked by a Japanese. Stitchawl

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