January 8, 2004

Thursday, January 8 2004
Value-added taxes will not be levied on e-books from July. The Ministry of Finance and Economy said on Wednesday the move is designed to promote competitiveness of Korea's online products. Currently, only books and periodicals stored on CD-ROMs are considered publications and exempt... (Read more...)

Thursday, January 8 2004
2003 Author of the Year Bestselling science fiction and fantasy author Lois McMaster Bujold is Fictionwise's 2003 eBook Author of the Year. The award is based on sales and member ratings of eBooks sold at Fictionwise in 2003. Ms. Bujold is one of the top-selling authors at Fictionwise... (Read more...)

Thursday, January 8 2004
Scientists tinker with displays for books, clothing, and military gadgets that are as thin as newsprint and as durable as fabric. Clothing for travelers or soldiers that alters color to fit the environment. Books that change content on request. Computer displays so thin they can be manufactured... (Read more...)