E-Publishing in a week

This last two years have seen for the very first time the availability of e-books for the general public from some of the world's best known publishers.

There are now various means of publishing intellectual property outside traditional print and this book will examine each in turn looking closely at the associated fields that impact this form of publishing.

The book will cover:
Background to E-publishing
Definitions of electronic publishing and current formats
Hardware and software available
Distribution, security, cost and payment issues
Evaluating your electronic property
Future developments
Who to contact for support and information

Contents List:
1 - Sunday: Reading and the book- can the printed book ever be replaced?
2 - Monday: The definition- what is e-publishing?
3 - Tuesday: The hardware
4 - Wednesday: The software
5 - Thursday: Distribution- the mechanics of getting an e-book onto the PC of a reader
6 - Friday: Security and costs
7 - Saturday: Are e-books for you? Evaluating your intellectual property

The Authors:
Dave Howell is a freelance journalist writing about information technology with a special interest in the social and economic impact of new technology.

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