# iPad-Only Books Ryu Murakami's 'A Singing Whale' Novel Features Video and Audio Elements By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-singing-whale References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5588879/the-first-ipad-only-novel-is-coming-with-literal-bells-and-whistles) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/a-singing-whale/id381666756?mt=8) It was bound to happen sooner or later: The very first [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-on-ipad) exclusive novel has been announced, titled 'A Singing Whale.' Written by famed Japanese author Ryu Murakami, there is much more to this book than simply being available only through [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-3). Considering the possibilities surrounding [hi-tech e-readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durobo-krono), 'A Singing Whale' is far from your typical novel. It utilizes the video and audio components of the iPad to enhance the user's experience without compromising the integrity of reading a novel. Available for $17, I wonder what this will mean for the traditional publishing industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multimedia Books:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the integration of video and audio elements in e-books to provide an enhanced reading experience. - **Exclusively Digital Novels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating exclusive novels or content for digital platforms, such as iPads, to tap into the growing market of e-readers. - **Interactive Reading:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing interactive features within digital books to engage readers and offer a unique storytelling experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Adapting traditional publishing processes to incorporate multimedia elements and capitalize on digital platforms. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing e-reader technology to support multimedia content and revolutionize the way books are consumed. - **Creative Content:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with authors, filmmakers, and musicians to create immersive and multimedia-rich digital books. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Novelist Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novelitist.md) - [AI-Narrated Audiobook Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-3.md) - [Interactive AI Audio Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owl-dragon-a-magical-adventure.md) - [Voice-Activated Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readyland.md) - [Chromatic High-Resolution eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketbook-inkpad-color-3.md) - [Advanced Literary Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literary-apps.md) - [Connected Smart Reading Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genie-board.md) - [Electronic 3D Book Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbook.md) - [Pen-Enabled E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorsoft.md)