First published 2010
Cohen examines the emerging world of tablet-based publishing in 2010, when the iPad had just launched and transformed how people consumed digital content. He focuses on the technical and creative possibilities of portable document formats designed specifically for touch-screen devices. The book explores how publishers, writers, and content creators can adapt their work for this new medium. Cohen discusses the shift from traditional print layouts to interactive, multimedia-rich documents that take advantage of the iPad's capabilities. He covers practical aspects of document creation, distribution methods, and the changing relationship between readers and texts in a portable digital environment. The work captures a pivotal moment when the publishing industry was grappling with fundamental changes in how books and documents could be created, shared, and experienced on mobile devices.
Genres: computers, non-fiction, technology, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: industry-change
Period: 2010
Kindle Edition · Peachpit Press