With so many different approaches to providing the value of books electronically, it seems that Zuri Media is on the right track. They have recently launched their "Enhanced Books" system to publishers, authors and the general public. Three years in the making, Enhanced Books seek to improve the manner in which readers, authors, and publishers relate to, and benefit from one another.
As a reader, ask yourself this question… "Would I be more inclined to buy a book if you knew that there were additional electronic materials made available by the author and/or publisher?" If you knew that the authors notes, audio and possibly video material such as interviews, lectures, etc. were available, would you ?
The Enhanced Book is a very simple concept; give each book a unique identifier that unlocks an "Enhanced" experience to the reader. The goal is for everyone involved in the process to win. Readers win because they are provided with an electronic copy of their book as well as any additional content that the publishe or the author sees fit to provide. This might include the audio tape recordings the author made during interviews for a book, video, notes, etc. The author wins because it allows one to touch the reader in a way that they might not have otherwise. The publisher wins because it will help them sell more books, bottom line.
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