This Wikipedia page provides a comprehensive overview of ebooks, defining them as book-length publications in digital form accessible on electronic devices. It traces the history of ebooks from early concepts and inventors through the development of hardware, formats, and the growth of the market. The article compares ebooks to printed books, outlining their respective advantages and disadvantages, and discusses aspects like digital rights management, production methods, and reading data. Furthermore, it examines the market share of ebooks in various countries and lists notable public domain book resources, finishing with related concepts and extensive references.