Salon.com to Provide Content for NuvoMedia's Rocket eBook

Posted on July 8, 1999

Salon.com has announced that it will provide content for NuvoMedia Inc.'s Rocket eBook, a hand-held electronic reader. Under the agreement, Salon.com provides current book reviews from the pages of Salon Books to Rocket eBook users. In addition, Rocket eBook users get a "Best of Salon," a compilation of 75 literary articles, including book reviews, features and author interviews.

"The Rocket eBook is cutting-edge technology," said Michael O'Donnell, CEO of Salon.com. "We are delighted to have this unique opportunity to reach readers and book lovers in a whole new way."

"We've joined forces with the best companies throughout the entire publishing industry," said Martin F. Eberhard, NuvoMedia's CEO and co-founder. "We're excited to provide Rocket eBook owners with this sampling from Salon.com, one of the leading providers of literary content on the Web today."