Older books into eBooks?

Zeebra · 10-21-2011, 04:19 PM

I know there are quite a few older books that have not yet been converted to either ePub or mobi format, I was wondering is there any information we as consumers can find as to "upcoming eBooks"? I know that the Amazon site has a link to request a book be made in eBook format when a publisher doesn't have a title available, but I'd like to see a list or something of older books that publishers are actually planning on making into eBooks.

If this pie in the sky? At least if I knew some old book I wanted to read was "coming soon" in ebook format I could look forward to it.

Hamlet53 · 10-21-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeebra

I know there are quite a few older books that have not yet been converted to either ePub or mobi format, I was wondering is there any information we as consumers can find as to "upcoming eBooks"? I know that the Amazon site has a link to request a book be made in eBook format when a publisher doesn't have a title available, but I'd like to see a list or something of older books that publishers are actually planning on making into eBooks.

If this pie in the sky? At least if I knew some old book I wanted to read was "coming soon" in ebook format I could look forward to it.

As far as I can tell clicking on that link at Amazon means nothing as far as hastening appearance of the book as an ebook. I still do it though.

When any book still in copyright protection will appear as an ebook is anyone's guess? I know of no such coming attractions list.

Rob Lister · 10-21-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeebra

I know there are quite a few older books that have not yet been converted to either ePub or mobi format, I was wondering is there any information we as consumers can find as to "upcoming eBooks"? I know that the Amazon site has a link to request a book be made in eBook format when a publisher doesn't have a title available, but I'd like to see a list or something of older books that publishers are actually planning on making into eBooks.

If this pie in the sky? At least if I knew some old book I wanted to read was "coming soon" in ebook format I could look forward to it.

That's another issue that the publishers need to get resolved pretty quick. When someone wants to buy a book they haven't yet converted, the only recourse is to hit the torrents. Just because they haven't converted doesn't mean someone else hasn't. If the book is even fairly popular, someone has converted it.

pidgeon92 · 10-22-2011, 12:29 AM

I haven't seen anything like that yet. But I do use a wishlist on Amazon I call "not yet Kindled," and I imported that into Mysteria, and I get an email when a book is published for Kindle on Amazon.

osnova · 10-22-2011, 01:39 AM

Paper publishers with large backlists are still not committed to the ebook revolution. They grudgingly publish the new releases (sometimes with an intentional delay). Over time, when they (are forced to) embrace "this new thing", they will seek additional revenue stream of ebooking all their backlists. They will become more proficient in doing so and the cost of bringing it to the ereaders will be minimal.

Back to your question: no I also do not know of such planned backlist releases list.

10-21-2011, 04:19 PM	#1
Zeebra Evangelist Posts: 464 Karma: 956567 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Kindle Oasis 3	Older books into eBooks? I know there are quite a few older books that have not yet been converted to either ePub or mobi format, I was wondering is there any information we as consumers can find as to "upcoming eBooks"? I know that the Amazon site has a link to request a book be made in eBook format when a publisher doesn't have a title available, but I'd like to see a list or something of older books that publishers are actually planning on making into eBooks. If this pie in the sky? At least if I knew some old book I wanted to read was "coming soon" in ebook format I could look forward to it.

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pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	I haven't seen anything like that yet. But I do use a wishlist on Amazon I call "not yet Kindled," and I imported that into Mysteria, and I get an email when a book is published for Kindle on Amazon.

10-22-2011, 01:39 AM	#5
osnova Kindler of the Flame Posts: 582 Karma: 646016 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: US of A Device: K DX,3,KT,KP,KF, KFHD; Nook C, PRS600, iPad, Xoom, N900, N810, Zaurus	Paper publishers with large backlists are still not committed to the ebook revolution. They grudgingly publish the new releases (sometimes with an intentional delay). Over time, when they (are forced to) embrace "this new thing", they will seek additional revenue stream of ebooking all their backlists. They will become more proficient in doing so and the cost of bringing it to the ereaders will be minimal. Back to your question: no I also do not know of such planned backlist releases list.