Apple Signs Large Independant Publisher to iBookstore

Apple has reportedly signed Perseus Books Group, a large independent publisher, to the iBookstore for iPad.

According to New York Times, Perseus also distributes works from 330 other smaller presses including Grove Atlantic, Harvard Business School Press, Zagat and City Lights Books.

Tom Neumayr, an Apple spokesman, confirmed the deal.


David Steinberger, chief executive of Perseus, said, “We’re working with Apple to make books from The Perseus Books Group and the independent publishers we represent available on the iBookstore starting on April 3. As the leading provider of distribution services for independent publishers, including digital distribution through our Constellation digital service, Perseus is thrilled to be making our books available on the iPad.”

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