And what is a vook?
A vook is a new innovation in reading that blends a well-written book, high-quality video and the power of the Internet into a single, complete story.
You can read your book, watch videos that enhance the story and connect with authors and your friends through social media all on one screen, without switching between platforms.
Vooks are available in two formats: As a web-based application you can read on your computer and a mobile application for reading on the go. With the web-based application you don’t have to download programs or install software. Just open your favorite browser and start reading and watching in an exciting new way.
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Here is some hot off the press news about a revolutionary e-book introduction…
‘Amazon’s revolutionary electronic book, the Kindle, will arrive in Australia next week after a two-year wait.
Amazon Kindle vice-president Steve Kessel confirmed the gadget’s Australian arrival after the online book giant released an international version of the e-book reader.
Its release is made possible by Amazon’s deal with AT&T to provide mobile internet access outside the US, which will mean users can browse Amazon’s Kindle website with no book download costs.
Online books are expected to cost $US13.99 to download: $US4 more than in the US.
Mr Kessel said more than 200,000 books were now available for download from the Kindle online store, in addition to magazines and newspapers, and Australian titles would be added in future.
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