Track # of Amazon ebooks that are available - Page 5

denkbert · 09-04-2008, 07:24 PM

170,520 as of 9/05/2008

ktb1381 · 09-05-2008, 07:01 AM

170,805

denkbert · 09-05-2008, 09:46 AM

171,081 as of 09/05/2008, 15:46 GMT

daffy4u · 09-14-2008, 03:19 PM

173,950

rlparker · 09-29-2008, 09:09 PM

181,863

2008.09.30 02:09 gmt

JSWolf · 09-29-2008, 09:34 PM

How many are dupes and self-published?

daffy4u · 09-29-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

How many are dupes and self-published?

Duplicates have their own AISN number so they aren't really duplicates (same with paper versions). Self-published titles also have their own AISN.

I have found no way to separate the self-published books from those issued by publishing houses but my impression is that they are a very small percentage of the total.

You may want to send a note to Amazon and ask them.

robb01 · 10-02-2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

How many are dupes and self-published?

I'd like to know that as well

random50 · 10-03-2008, 10:11 PM

I bought the Kindle for academic books - I need a large library and will probably be moving to a different country eventually. Bit of a leap of faith as the selection is currently quite poor. Anyway, I'm going to add a couple of semi-random searches to the lists here periodically to see how the more specialized part of their library is improving (unless anyone objects...)

Currently:

Manifolds 58
"riemannian manifolds" 13
"Complex Analysis" 65

That's pretty good growth from the last time I looked if I remember correctly. Not sure how the publishers are deciding on their priorities though - the number of books available may have increased, but none of the notable gaps I noticed last time have yet been filled.

precalculus 5
"college algebra" 2

I am *amazed* at the lack of undergraduate level titles. Amazon are really missing a trick here. Or, perhaps, greedy publishers are - do they not realise that it's in their best interests to promote these formats? After all, you can't resell a Kindle book at the end of the semester.

JSWolf · 10-11-2008, 02:57 PM

To be honest, since most academic eBooks are PDF, the new DR from iRex would be your best choice at the moment.

random50 · 10-13-2008, 11:18 PM

I may well be missing a huge ebook store somewhere (let me know if so!), but I can't say I've seen many of the titles I'd be interested in available in PDF, or indeed in any format/location other than at Amazon!

cjp · 10-19-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

How many are dupes and self-published?

Exactly! Anyone can submit "a book" and Amazon will count it in the total Kindle books available. If they were to separate the published by authentic publishers vs. self-published, I think we might see how many titles are truly available. That said, Amazon does have quite a few 'real' titles!

choklateice · 10-22-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjp

Exactly! Anyone can submit "a book" and Amazon will count it in the total Kindle books available. If they were to separate the published by authentic publishers vs. self-published, I think we might see how many titles are truly available. That said, Amazon does have quite a few 'real' titles!

I was just about to post something similar

daffy4u · 10-28-2008, 05:09 PM

191,734

I just noticed that when I order the books from "low to high" pricing in the Kindle Store, nearly all of those very cheap (mostly porn-ish) titles have been removed. Less expensive classics are now showing up on page 2 instead of page 100 and something. I know people have been complaining about these titles and asking that they be separated out from the more normal titles. Looks like Amazon has listened.

jxh11215 · 10-29-2008, 02:43 PM

I was on a Kindle site today and found an article where an Amazon spokesperson indicated that they realize the value of an ereader for students.
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/a...ves/146874.asp

10-29-2008, 02:43 PM	#75
jxh11215 Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 142 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Kindle 1 & Kindle 2	Textbooks I was on a Kindle site today and found an article where an Amazon spokesperson indicated that they realize the value of an ereader for students. http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/a...ves/146874.asp

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10-03-2008, 10:11 PM	#69
random50 Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 110 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: None yet	I bought the Kindle for academic books - I need a large library and will probably be moving to a different country eventually. Bit of a leap of faith as the selection is currently quite poor. Anyway, I'm going to add a couple of semi-random searches to the lists here periodically to see how the more specialized part of their library is improving (unless anyone objects...) Currently: Manifolds 58 "riemannian manifolds" 13 "Complex Analysis" 65 That's pretty good growth from the last time I looked if I remember correctly. Not sure how the publishers are deciding on their priorities though - the number of books available may have increased, but none of the notable gaps I noticed last time have yet been filled. precalculus 5 "college algebra" 2 I am amazed at the lack of undergraduate level titles. Amazon are really missing a trick here. Or, perhaps, greedy publishers are - do they not realise that it's in their best interests to promote these formats? After all, you can't resell a Kindle book at the end of the semester.

10-11-2008, 02:57 PM	#70
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,894 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	To be honest, since most academic eBooks are PDF, the new DR from iRex would be your best choice at the moment.

10-13-2008, 11:18 PM	#71
random50 Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 110 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: None yet	I may well be missing a huge ebook store somewhere (let me know if so!), but I can't say I've seen many of the titles I'd be interested in available in PDF, or indeed in any format/location other than at Amazon!

10-28-2008, 05:09 PM	#74
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	191,734 I just noticed that when I order the books from "low to high" pricing in the Kindle Store, nearly all of those very cheap (mostly porn-ish) titles have been removed. Less expensive classics are now showing up on page 2 instead of page 100 and something. I know people have been complaining about these titles and asking that they be separated out from the more normal titles. Looks like Amazon has listened.

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