What Publishers Support The New Kindle Color For E-Books?

I recently got my hands on the new Kindle color and have been obsessed with exploring which publishers are jumping on board. So far, I've noticed that major players like Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, and Hachette are already offering a solid selection of color e-books. They seem to be focusing on graphic novels, illustrated guides, and children's books, which totally makes sense given the vibrant display. I also stumbled upon some indie publishers like Dark Horse and Image Comics embracing the tech, especially for their comic collections. It's exciting to see how quickly the industry is adapting, though I wish more academic publishers would hop on the trend for textbooks and reference materials.

I've been keeping an eye on smaller presses too, and while they're slower to adopt, a few like Oni Press and Top Shelf have started testing the waters with their graphic novels. The variety is still growing, but it's clear that publishers specializing in visually rich content are leading the charge. I'm personally hoping to see more cookbooks and art books soon—imagine flipping through 'The Art of Spirited Away' in full color on a Kindle!

As someone who reads a ton of digital content, I've been tracking the Kindle color rollout closely. The big four publishers—Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette—are all onboard, but their catalogs vary. Penguin’s been aggressive with classics like 'The Little Prince' and modern illustrated editions, while HarperCollins is pushing cookbooks and kids' titles. Simon & Schuster has a niche in travel guides, which look stunning in color. Hachette’s leaning into graphic novels, including 'Sandman' and 'Watchmen'.

Beyond the majors, comic publishers are thriving. DC and Marvel are all in, with their entire back catalogs slowly getting color upgrades. Indie publishers like Boom! Studios and IDW are also adding color versions of their top series. Manga publishers like Viz and Kodansha are trickier—some older series are grayscale, but newer releases like 'Demon Slayer' and 'Jujutsu Kaisen' are popping up in color.

Academic and niche publishers are lagging, though. O’Reilly has a few tech manuals in color, and Lonely Planet’s travel guides are a standout. I’d love to see more art book publishers like Taschen join, but for now, fiction and comics dominate. The Kindle color’s potential is huge, but it’ll take time for everyone to catch up.

I’m a comic book collector, so the Kindle color had me hyped—finally, a way to read 'Saga' or 'Monstress' without squinting at grayscale! The support from publishers has been a mixed bag. DC and Marvel are killing it, with almost all their new releases optimized for color. Image Comics is slower but getting there, and Dark Horse is a surprise standout, especially for 'Hellboy' and 'Umbrella Academy'.

Non-comic publishers are trickier. Scholastic’s putting out color versions of kids' books like 'Harry Potter Illustrated,' and some cookbook publishers like America’s Test Kitchen are experimenting. But where’s the love for photography books or art collections? Publishers like Phaidon and Chronicle Books would shine here.

Smaller imprints are hit or miss. Oni Press is all in, but others are waiting for demand to grow. The Kindle color’s still new, so I’m patient—but if Viz starts releasing full-color 'One Piece,' I might never go back to paper.