This chapter addressed how trade book publishing moved from a largely print-based industry to a digital/print one releasing titles as e-books and audiobooks. The intriguing history of the early creation of e-books and audiobooks and their sophisticated metamorphosis are analyzed. A discussion of some of the innovators, including Thomas Alva Edison and the Rev. Roberto Busa, is also presented.

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The Development and Wide Acceptance of E-Books and Audio Books

  • Albert N. Greco

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This chapter addressed how trade book publishing moved from a largely print-based industry to a digital/print one releasing titles as e-books and audiobooks. The intriguing history of the early creation of e-books and audiobooks and their sophisticated metamorphosis are analyzed. A discussion of some of the innovators, including Thomas Alva Edison and the Rev. Roberto Busa, is also presented.