Diversion Books
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| Status | Active |
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| Founded | 2010 |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | New York City |
| Distribution | Worldwide |
| Official website | DiversionBooks.com |
Diversion Books is an eBook publisher co-founded in 2010 by Scott Waxman and Charles Stuart Platkin and based in New York City that specializes in original eBooks from authors, media content companies, and bloggers in the categories of commercial fiction and general interest platform-based non-fiction, as well as reissuing backlist titles in eBook format.[1][2][3]
Philosophy
Diversion Books aims to push the boundaries of eBook innovation, and views author relationships as a long-term partnership.[4]
Notable books
Diversion Books specializes in commercial fiction and general interest non-fiction.[3][5] Bestselling titles include books by billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, former Texas Tech University and current Washington State University head football coach Mike Leach, and fiction authors like Bradlee Frazer and Jenny Gardiner (a #1 Kindle bestseller).[2][6][7][8][9][10][11] Additional titles include Al Bernstein: 30 Years, 30 Undeniable Truths About Boxing, Sports, and TV by Al Bernstein, Roger Federer: The Man, The Matches, The Rivals by Peter Bodo, BBQ: Healthy and Delicious Recipes from The Sneaky Chef by Missy Chase Lapine (aka The Sneaky Chef), Executive Actions by Gary Grossman, Rita Hayworth's Shoes by Francine LaSala, and The Eagle and the Snake: A SEAL Team Six Interactive Thriller by W. Craig Reed.[2][12]
References
- ^ Trachtenberg, Jeffery. In E-Books, a New Player. WallStreetJournal.com. November 21, 2011.
- ^ a b c Publishers Marketplace Profile: Diversion Books PublishersMarketplace.com.
- ^ a b Team. DiversionBooks.com.
- ^ Meyers, Theresa. Introducing Diversion Books – an exclusive interview with Scott Waxman. TheresaMeyers.com. April 28, 2010.
- ^ Pilkington, Mercy. Ebook Publisher Diversion Books Bridges Both Worlds. Good eReader. October 15, 2011.
- ^ Hardcover Advice & Misc.. NewYorkTimes.com. July 31, 2001.
- ^ Jenny Gardiner. Amazon.
- ^ Flamm, Matthew. No-name authors create their own luck. '"Crain's New York Business. March 14, 2010.
- ^ Deitsch, Richard. ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit talks broadcasting, Ohio State Sports Illustrated. August 9, 2011.
- ^ Schruers, Fred. Mark Cuban Crows About $2.99 Bestseller (Exclusive). TheWrap.com. November 29, 2011.
- ^ Schruers, Fred. Mark Cuban crows about $2.99 bestseller. Reuters. November 30, 2011.
- ^ Featured eBooks. Diversion Books.
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