Textbooks for the iBookstore US and UK?

Question

In the UK the Bookstore has 'paid' and 'free' books but a category for 'Textbooks' is not yet available.
I have read online about the Bookstore US and how it has some textbooks for sale but I cannot access this site. I am interested to know about for example the range of textbooks and if any reviews are available to read. I would be most pleased to read these online via any links anyone can supply!
I am also interested in how schools are viewing these textbooks and how sales are going.
It also seems that schools can 'bulk buy' and get reductions but again the material I have to read is sketchy. Is this only for big publishing houses?
I would be pleased to hear about how schools view the price of such textbooks in the US, as eventually I will need to fix a price for my own ITextbook.
Meanwhile I am plodding on !!!!!!!!!!
Ken

Answer 1

>so how well recieved are textbooks at universites in the US?
Everyone would love to know, but it's still early and as is normal w/Apple, details are held close to the vest.
>Are less known authors trying to break into this market?
I think that's kind of a loaded question, as it seems 'lesser known' means just coming in, and that means lack of experience...more like stars in the eyes rather than a focused goal, etc. Who knows what attracts LKAs, after all.
Some of the way all this happens is that Apple puts a shine on something new, and then makes adjustments based on. This isn't simply a 'build it and they will come' scenario. More like chicken and egg, I think.
Those digital books need devices before they can be consumed, and that's what drives Apple...but they can't sell into schools without content....but authors won't push content out without a ready market...sooooo...Apple is patient while authors have to decide for themselves which path holds promise for them.
My books could easily be repurposed for the classroom, but for now, I sell into as many countries as possible and target the individual. I'll watch for other channels, and if it looks like I can take advantage of releasing a text book, I'll do it. I'm already selling apps in bulk to edu, so I'm participating and monitoring at the same time on different levels.