Barnes and Noble's NOOK Developer Initiative
The American bookselling giant, Barnes & Noble, has taken a significant step forward in the eBook and e-reader industry with the launch of their NOOKdeveloper program. This initiative aims to provide tools and support for developers and content providers to create, publish, and distribute digital content for NOOK devices and apps.
With the upcoming release of the Nook Color e-Reader, scheduled for late November, this program is poised to revolutionize the reading experience. The Nook Color, unlike its predecessors, offers a vibrant full-color display, making it suitable for cookbooks, children's books, and unique applications.
The NOOK Developer program offers developers a special SDK, tools, documentation, a community forum, and exclusive Web API's. This arsenal of resources enables developers to setup audio, video, pictures, and text on the Nook Color e-Reader.
One of the key features of the NOOKdeveloper program is direct publishing and content distribution on the NOOK platform, which broadens the reach of developers to Barnes & Noble’s substantial e-reader user base. The program also supports the EPUB file format, allowing for efficient sideloading and distribution of content without complex conversions.
Developers can monetize their creations through sales on the Barnes & Noble digital store. Additionally, they can benefit from testing and certification tools to ensure their content or apps perform well on NOOK devices and apps.
The potential for increased visibility is another attractive aspect of the program. By partnering with a major bookseller like Barnes & Noble, developers can leverage the company's online and retail presence to reach a wider audience.
Michael Kozlowski, an expert on audiobooks and e-readers with a career spanning twelve years, resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He has been following the development of the NOOKdeveloper program closely and is optimistic about its potential impact on the e-reader industry.
Interested developers can learn about and sign up for the NOOKdeveloper program at www.bn.com/NOOKdeveloper. With the launch of this program, Barnes & Noble offers content providers and application developers revenue sharing opportunities through their network, which includes their website and College bookstores across the country.
Starting in early 2011, developers will be able to submit their applications for sale to millions of readers, marking a new era in the eBook and e-reader industry for Barnes & Noble. As the company continues to expand its presence, expect to see Facebook, Twitter, and other companies joining the Nook Color's application ecosystem.
[1] Source: www.goodereader.com
- The NOOK Color e-Reader, a vibrant full-color device launching in late November, is an excellent example of the technology featured in the NOOKdeveloper program, offering developers tools to setup audio, video, pictures, and text on the device.
- With the NOOKdeveloper program, developers can monetize their creations by selling them via Barnes & Noble's digital store, benefiting from a wider audience reach thanks to the company's online and retail presence, ultimately revolutionizing the e-reader industry.
