Tag archive: Penguin

Remember back in early 2010 when Apple launched iBookstore? The idea of selling electronic books wasn't new — the Kindle, Sony Reader, Barnes & Noble Nook, and other e-readers were already on the market, along with their associated book stores and third-party efforts like Google Books. But one thing that made consumers' jaws drop when Apple unveiled iBookstore was the price tags: New releases were initially priced at $12.99 to… Read More

Penguin eBooks are once again available for library lending to owners of Amazon Kindle devices, at least through libraries using OverDrive's ebook lending service. Penguin withdrew all its titles from library lending to Kindle owners through OverDrive earlier this week citing “security concerns,” and said it would stop making new titles available to library lending on any platform. Penguin's reversal returns makes… Read More

Borrowing e-books from libraries is a nifty idea. Not only are the titles digital (and thus searchable, sync-able, available on a wide range of devices and capable of scaling to match user's displays and devices), but readers and libraries don't have to deal with the overhead of managing, storing, cataloging, repairing, and replacing physical books. Digital editions are perpetually brand new. Even better, there are no late fees with… Read More

One of the oldest Batman foes gets the digital treatment this Fall, when the Penguin makes his appearance in the upcoming Batman: Arkham City. Penguin joins a sizeable cast that includes: Catwoman, Riddler, Joker, Two-Face, Hugo Strange, Mr. Freeze, Talia al Ghul and many more. The Penguin has seen many changes through the years. From art thief to freak show member, many writers and artists have offered various takes on the character. But the… Read More