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Québec literature goes digital

Thursday, September 16, 2010
  • Arts and Culture

iPad users throughout the French-speaking world will soon be able to tap into the wealth of Québec literature. Under an agreement signed by Apple and a Québec City company, De Marque, users will be able to buy digital books published in Québec in ePub format via Apple’s online iBookstore.

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The Québec City firm has developed a platform that allows publishers to stock their books and digital files. Consumers can choose the books they want and download them directly via the websites :

  • livresquebecois.com
  • Jelis.ca.

Under the agreement with Apple, the download will take place via De Marque’s platform.

The first two publishers to opt for the Apple’s online iBookstore are :

  • Septentrion
  • La courte échelle.

Negotiations are under way with other publishing houses, with a view to making their works available via the virtual bookstore.

De Marque
Livresquébécois.com (in French)
Jelis.ca (in French)

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