Shortcovers - Michael Serbinis - BookNet Canada Tech Forum 09

Indigo Books and Music Inc., founded in 1997, is Canada's largest book retailer with nearly $1 billion in 2008 revenues and a strong, debt-free balance sheet. The document discusses the shift towards digital reading, emphasizing the need for mobile access to various media and highlighting the growing eBook market, while introducing 'shortcovers' as a new platform for accessing and purchasing content. Launching in February 2009, shortcovers aims to revolutionize the reading experience through instant access to books and a social platform for readers, while also addressing challenges like content quality and expansion of their digital offerings.