Author: Pariah S. Burke
Publisher: Pariah S. Burke
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Now that we’ve examined the characteristics and capabilities of the available digital publication formats, it’s time to think about the kind of content you want to disseminate digitally. It’s all rather subjective, but I’ll identify the purpose, character and use of different publication types as well as explain which format classes are best suited to each type. In this chapter, you will learn about the following publication types: eBookFixed-Layout eBookEmagazineEnewspaperEtextbookDigital Comic Book
Chapter 3: Digital Publication Types and Their Markets
Author: Pariah S. Burke
Publisher: Pariah S. Burke
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Now that we’ve examined the characteristics and capabilities of the available digital publication formats, it’s time to think about the kind of content you want to disseminate digitally. It’s all rather subjective, but I’ll identify the purpose, character and use of different publication types as well as explain which format classes are best suited to each type. In this chapter, you will learn about the following publication types: eBookFixed-Layout eBookEmagazineEnewspaperEtextbookDigital Comic Book
Publisher: Pariah S. Burke
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Now that we’ve examined the characteristics and capabilities of the available digital publication formats, it’s time to think about the kind of content you want to disseminate digitally. It’s all rather subjective, but I’ll identify the purpose, character and use of different publication types as well as explain which format classes are best suited to each type. In this chapter, you will learn about the following publication types: eBookFixed-Layout eBookEmagazineEnewspaperEtextbookDigital Comic Book
Chapter 2: Digital Publishing Formats and Their Capabilities
Author: Pariah S. Burke
Publisher: Pariah S. Burke
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Like devices, epublication formats are numerous and varied, with differences, sometimes subtle, between them, but large divergences in purpose, capability and device support. Consequently, it’s most logical and productive to think of epublications in terms of format classes, with each class offering a particular combination of purpose, capability, and device support. In this chapter, you will learn about the following formats: Reflowable EPUBFixed-LayoutKindle FormatsPDF
Publisher: Pariah S. Burke
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Like devices, epublication formats are numerous and varied, with differences, sometimes subtle, between them, but large divergences in purpose, capability and device support. Consequently, it’s most logical and productive to think of epublications in terms of format classes, with each class offering a particular combination of purpose, capability, and device support. In this chapter, you will learn about the following formats: Reflowable EPUBFixed-LayoutKindle FormatsPDF
Chapter 1: eReading Devices and Their Capabilities
Author: Pariah S. Burke
Publisher: Pariah Burke
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The first thing to understand about digital publishing is what devices people use to consume digital content, including what types of publications each device class can support, how people use the devices, and where ereading hardware is headed. You will find a startling array of devices on the market, but ultimately there are only four classes of devices on which digital publications are consumed. In this chapter, you will learn about the following: Device Classes eReaders Tablets Computers Mobile Phones Hybrid Devices Future Devices Designing for Devices
Publisher: Pariah Burke
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The first thing to understand about digital publishing is what devices people use to consume digital content, including what types of publications each device class can support, how people use the devices, and where ereading hardware is headed. You will find a startling array of devices on the market, but ultimately there are only four classes of devices on which digital publications are consumed. In this chapter, you will learn about the following: Device Classes eReaders Tablets Computers Mobile Phones Hybrid Devices Future Devices Designing for Devices
Chapter 6: Working with Images and Multimedia in eBooks
Author: Pariah Burke
Publisher: Pariah Burke
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Although the majority of ebooks are text-only novels and short stories, a large minority of ebooks—across all genres—include photographs, illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, other imagery, and even audio and video. Moreover, even novels and short stories typically have at least cover images. Whether your publication merely needs a cover or requires lots of figures, the process of creating and using graphics and multimedia in ebooks differs in several distinct ways from creating and using them in print or in other digital formats. In this chapter, you will learn about the following: Exporting Images to eBooks Preparing Images for eBooks Adding Audio and Video to eBooks Adding Vector Graphics to eBooks
Publisher: Pariah Burke
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Although the majority of ebooks are text-only novels and short stories, a large minority of ebooks—across all genres—include photographs, illustrations, charts, graphs, maps, other imagery, and even audio and video. Moreover, even novels and short stories typically have at least cover images. Whether your publication merely needs a cover or requires lots of figures, the process of creating and using graphics and multimedia in ebooks differs in several distinct ways from creating and using them in print or in other digital formats. In this chapter, you will learn about the following: Exporting Images to eBooks Preparing Images for eBooks Adding Audio and Video to eBooks Adding Vector Graphics to eBooks
Chapter 4: The Facts, Figures, and Financials of ePublishing
Author: Pariah S. Burke
Publisher: Pariah Burke
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Whether you are an aspiring self-publisher or the CEO of a major publishing house, a freelance designer or sales person, this chapter will provide statistics, figures, and examples to help you make sense of the business, economic, and marketing concerns of epublishing. Whether your intent is to sell yourself, your boss, or your clients, or if you just want to educate yourself about the realities of the world of epublishing, you’ll find in this chapter an abundance of important, relevant data. In this chapter, you will learn about the following: People and Their Device UsageThe Business of eBooksThe Business of Children’s & Young Adult eBooksAuthors and Their IncomesThe Missing 30 Percent of DataSelf-PublishingThe Business of eTextbooksThe Business of eMagazinesEnewspaperEtextbookDigital Comic Book
Publisher: Pariah Burke
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Whether you are an aspiring self-publisher or the CEO of a major publishing house, a freelance designer or sales person, this chapter will provide statistics, figures, and examples to help you make sense of the business, economic, and marketing concerns of epublishing. Whether your intent is to sell yourself, your boss, or your clients, or if you just want to educate yourself about the realities of the world of epublishing, you’ll find in this chapter an abundance of important, relevant data. In this chapter, you will learn about the following: People and Their Device UsageThe Business of eBooksThe Business of Children’s & Young Adult eBooksAuthors and Their IncomesThe Missing 30 Percent of DataSelf-PublishingThe Business of eTextbooksThe Business of eMagazinesEnewspaperEtextbookDigital Comic Book
The Business of ePublishing 2015
Author: Pariah S. Burke
Publisher: Pariah S. Burke
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
The Business of ePublishing 2015 Edition explains in thorough detail what professional publishers, designers, and traditional, independent, and hybrid authors need to know about the world and business of digital publishing in 2015 and beyond. It goes beyond the rhetoric and paranoid proclamations rampant in social media, blogs, and news outlets to provide provable, unbiased insight into the users, devices, formats, and real world economics of ebooks, fixed-layout ebooks, digital textbooks, digital magazines, and more for all levels of publishing—enterprise, small- to medium-sized publishers, indies, and self-publishers. Whether you are an aspiring self-publisher or the CEO of a major publishing house, a freelance designer or sales person, this book provides you with the insight, background, statistics, figures, and examples to help you make sense of the business, economic, and marketing concerns of epublishing, and help you plot your future for a successful year in digital publishing. Whether your intent is to sell yourself, your boss, or your clients, or if you just want to educate yourself about the realities of the world of epublishing, you’ll find in this book a cornucopia of important, relevant data.
Publisher: Pariah S. Burke
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
The Business of ePublishing 2015 Edition explains in thorough detail what professional publishers, designers, and traditional, independent, and hybrid authors need to know about the world and business of digital publishing in 2015 and beyond. It goes beyond the rhetoric and paranoid proclamations rampant in social media, blogs, and news outlets to provide provable, unbiased insight into the users, devices, formats, and real world economics of ebooks, fixed-layout ebooks, digital textbooks, digital magazines, and more for all levels of publishing—enterprise, small- to medium-sized publishers, indies, and self-publishers. Whether you are an aspiring self-publisher or the CEO of a major publishing house, a freelance designer or sales person, this book provides you with the insight, background, statistics, figures, and examples to help you make sense of the business, economic, and marketing concerns of epublishing, and help you plot your future for a successful year in digital publishing. Whether your intent is to sell yourself, your boss, or your clients, or if you just want to educate yourself about the realities of the world of epublishing, you’ll find in this book a cornucopia of important, relevant data.
Magazine Production
Author: Jason Whittaker
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1317307542
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Magazine Production presents a guide to the practical processes of taking a magazine from initial idea to final product. This second edition provides important revisions on these production processes by examining the technological and business advancements which have reshaped the magazine industry in the last decade. Brand new chapters document the rise of digital media and identify its impact on magazine creation. They also include new guidance on designing online, tablet and mobile editions, as well as for print. Magazine Production explains the business of magazines in the UK, Europe and North America, and the roles of marketing, publishing and advertising in establishing a successful title. This edition also addresses the move by publishers towards e-commerce, multimedia content and events to promote their brands and sell products. With information on professional bodies such as the Professional Publishers Association, an expert overview of magazine markets and a breakdown of roles within editorial and design departments, this book offers readers practical steps to achieving success in magazine publishing today. Magazine Production includes: • an introduction to the history, markets and audiences of magazines • explanations of the roles of publishers and advertising teams as part of the business of magazines • a comparison between print and new systems of digital circulation, with particular focus on mobile platforms; • guidance on setting up editorial teams, and best practice for producing feature, news and review copy • information on designing and laying out a title for print or digital distribution • legal and ethical issues affecting magazine editors and publishers • a consideration of the future of magazines.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1317307542
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Magazine Production presents a guide to the practical processes of taking a magazine from initial idea to final product. This second edition provides important revisions on these production processes by examining the technological and business advancements which have reshaped the magazine industry in the last decade. Brand new chapters document the rise of digital media and identify its impact on magazine creation. They also include new guidance on designing online, tablet and mobile editions, as well as for print. Magazine Production explains the business of magazines in the UK, Europe and North America, and the roles of marketing, publishing and advertising in establishing a successful title. This edition also addresses the move by publishers towards e-commerce, multimedia content and events to promote their brands and sell products. With information on professional bodies such as the Professional Publishers Association, an expert overview of magazine markets and a breakdown of roles within editorial and design departments, this book offers readers practical steps to achieving success in magazine publishing today. Magazine Production includes: • an introduction to the history, markets and audiences of magazines • explanations of the roles of publishers and advertising teams as part of the business of magazines • a comparison between print and new systems of digital circulation, with particular focus on mobile platforms; • guidance on setting up editorial teams, and best practice for producing feature, news and review copy • information on designing and laying out a title for print or digital distribution • legal and ethical issues affecting magazine editors and publishers • a consideration of the future of magazines.
Getting It Published
Author: William P. Germano
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1459606116
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Since 2001 William Germano's Getting It Published has helped thousands of scholars develop a compelling book proposal, find the right academic publisher, evaluate a contract, handle the review process, and, finally, emerge as published authors. But a lot has changed in the past seven years. With the publishing world both more competitive and mor...
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1459606116
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Since 2001 William Germano's Getting It Published has helped thousands of scholars develop a compelling book proposal, find the right academic publisher, evaluate a contract, handle the review process, and, finally, emerge as published authors. But a lot has changed in the past seven years. With the publishing world both more competitive and mor...
Capping Costs
Author: Gerard Giordano
Publisher: R&L Education
ISBN: 1610484460
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Early and recent school reformers demanded greater funding. They insisted that they needed it to protect children, the economy, and the nation. This book uses the case method to analyze the budgets that they proposed, the rhetoric that they employed, and the resistance that they encountered.
Publisher: R&L Education
ISBN: 1610484460
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Early and recent school reformers demanded greater funding. They insisted that they needed it to protect children, the economy, and the nation. This book uses the case method to analyze the budgets that they proposed, the rhetoric that they employed, and the resistance that they encountered.
Development of Creative Spaces in Academic Libraries
Author: Katy Kavanagh Webb
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
ISBN: 0081022735
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Development of Creative Spaces in Academic Libraries: A Decision Maker's Guide includes innovative ways libraries are engaging students, including the practice of setting aside high-tech spaces for creativity. Five models of library creative spaces are explored in this book, including digital media labs, digital humanities labs, makerspaces, data visualization labs and knowledge markets. The book explores creative spaces currently offered in libraries, with a focus on academic libraries. It gives real-world advice for the process of crafting a new space in the library, including tactics on how to find campus partners, conduct a needs analysis, and answer important questions. Case studies of innovators of library creativity further highlight the successes—and pitfalls—of embarking on the process of developing a new service or space in the library. - Shows administrators what other institutions are doing to enable media literacy - Helps university library administrators determine their best course of action - Provides detailed, unique case studies on up to 10 leading institutions, along with the service models they are providing
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
ISBN: 0081022735
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Development of Creative Spaces in Academic Libraries: A Decision Maker's Guide includes innovative ways libraries are engaging students, including the practice of setting aside high-tech spaces for creativity. Five models of library creative spaces are explored in this book, including digital media labs, digital humanities labs, makerspaces, data visualization labs and knowledge markets. The book explores creative spaces currently offered in libraries, with a focus on academic libraries. It gives real-world advice for the process of crafting a new space in the library, including tactics on how to find campus partners, conduct a needs analysis, and answer important questions. Case studies of innovators of library creativity further highlight the successes—and pitfalls—of embarking on the process of developing a new service or space in the library. - Shows administrators what other institutions are doing to enable media literacy - Helps university library administrators determine their best course of action - Provides detailed, unique case studies on up to 10 leading institutions, along with the service models they are providing