In the next few months, eMusic will begin selling some 60 Caravan Project titles, becoming the first digital audio retailer for the project that sells nonfiction titles from academic and non-profit publishers in a range of formats, including traditional book, e-book, large print and audio.
Launched in September, eMusic sells music and audiobooks in the
U.S. and the European Union in MP3 format and offers more than 1,500
audiobooks. Subscriptions range from $9.99 for one book or $19.99 for
two with another free as part of an introductory offer.
In a prepared statement, Peter Osnos, Caravan Project executive
director said: "As our first digital retailer, eMusic is a strong
addition to the expanding Caravan network of booksellers of all types,
and by providing Caravan books in the MP3 format, we make it easy for
readers to enjoy our books on any digital audio device they own."
David Pakman, eMusic president and CEO, said, "eMusic targets a
sophisticated, intellectually curious customer, and Caravan's serious
nonfiction is a great fit for our subscribers. eMusic excels at
exposing 'long tail' music and book titles, and we're looking forward
to working with Caravan and its publishers to increase sales for these
worthy books."