eBooks Gaining Market Share

According to a new study from the Book Industry Study Group, a quarter of respondents have transitioned to using digital devices to read their favorite books or periodicals, bringing the U.S. adoption rate for ebooks to about 25 percent.

The Association of American Publishers reports that electronic books are the fastest-growing segment of the book-publishing industry. For the first two months of 2011, the use of ebooks grew 169 percent since a year ago." ~ READ MORE...

Ingram Book Co. Acquires VPG Integrated Media

"NASHVILLE, TN – Ingram Content Group Inc. today announced that Vital Source has grown its e-textbook offering with the acquisition of VPG Integrated Media (VPG), a leading developer of award-winning enhanced e-textbook applications, interactive learning objects and e-whiteboard content, and state-of-the-art video, audio, and animation production services for educational publishers. The acquisition of VPG has expanded the ability of Vital Source to further enhance the digital learning experience..." ~ READ MORE