Table of contents : Executive Summary 1 Introduction 2 Development of EPUB 3 eBook Formats 3.1 EPUB 3 3.2 Apple’s eBook Formats 3.3 Amazon’s KF8 Format 4 Feature Comparison 4.1 Core Features 4.2 Multimedia and Interactivity 4.3 Globalization and Accessibility 4.4 Future Features 4.5 Summary of the Feature Comparison 5 Alternative Options 5.1 Book Apps 5.2 eBook Streaming 6 Protection of Copyrighted Material 6.1 Overview 6.2 Software-based DRM Schemes for eBooks 6.3 Discussion 7 Conclusions