New Kindle Exclusives from Newsweek - Political

daffy4u · 10-13-2008, 01:49 PM

Newsweek Brings Print Campaign Articles Back to Life Via Kindle

There will be *no* print counterparts.

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Newsweek is set to release four e-books this week, one on each of the presidential and VP candidates, that consist of pre-published print articles from the magazine.

Each e-book will sell for $9.99 and is only available on Amazon’s Kindle in an attempt to not only cut costs, but also decrease turnaround time and get the books out before the election.

While publishing an archive of election coverage isn't a new idea, this is the latest way that publishers are taking advantage of digital format to save money

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The only problem here is that the Kindle's proprietary file format will prevent anyone other than those willing to fork over 400 bucks for the device from reading the books. While Amazon thinks this may give them a leg up over competition, it certainly isn't a convenient or cheap way for voters to stay informed.

Edit: Slightly extended version from the New York Times.

JSWolf · 10-13-2008, 02:09 PM

In other words, more exclusive content that won't really help Any of the candidates as they've cut off a good amount of people who might have read some/all of these. Well done Newsweek (NOT).

Lemurion · 10-13-2008, 02:17 PM

Kindle Exclusives-- gotta love them, an attempt to increase marketshare by shrinking the market.

Alisa · 10-13-2008, 02:25 PM

I think they would do better to sell their exclusives in Mobipocket format in addition to .azw. That could get some folks reading them on their computer or a mobile device. Once they see how convenient ebooks are, they might be more inclined to consider the Kindle. I don't see that these exclusives are going to bring in a lot of new folks.

Boston · 10-13-2008, 05:54 PM

Not sure if it was a decisive channel to exclude others so much as a quick way to take advantage of a distribution channel/relationship that they already have in place (Newsweek already sells subscriptions to Kindle users via Amazon).

desertgrandma · 10-13-2008, 07:04 PM

No way would I fork over $10 to read carp like this. Like any of those people would tell the truth about anything!

Rant over.

daffy4u · 10-13-2008, 11:50 PM

Does anyone know if any of the other ebook retailers have been trying to cultivate relationships with magazines and newspapers?

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10-13-2008, 02:09 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,749 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	In other words, more exclusive content that won't really help Any of the candidates as they've cut off a good amount of people who might have read some/all of these. Well done Newsweek (NOT).

10-13-2008, 02:17 PM	#3
Lemurion eReader Posts: 2,750 Karma: 4968470 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Note 5; PW3; Nook HD+; ChuWi Hi12; iPad	Kindle Exclusives-- gotta love them, an attempt to increase marketshare by shrinking the market.

10-13-2008, 02:25 PM	#4
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	I think they would do better to sell their exclusives in Mobipocket format in addition to .azw. That could get some folks reading them on their computer or a mobile device. Once they see how convenient ebooks are, they might be more inclined to consider the Kindle. I don't see that these exclusives are going to bring in a lot of new folks.

10-13-2008, 05:54 PM	#5
Boston Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 40032 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston :) Device: Kindle, Kobo Aura H20, Pixel XL	Not sure if it was a decisive channel to exclude others so much as a quick way to take advantage of a distribution channel/relationship that they already have in place (Newsweek already sells subscriptions to Kindle users via Amazon).

10-13-2008, 07:04 PM	#6
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	No way would I fork over $10 to read carp like this. Like any of those people would tell the truth about anything! Rant over.

10-13-2008, 11:50 PM	#7
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	Does anyone know if any of the other ebook retailers have been trying to cultivate relationships with magazines and newspapers?

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