After purchasing NuvoMedia and merging it with SoftBook , Gemstar released an e-reader called the RCA eBook Reader .
The Rocket eBook was manufactured by NuvoMedia until 2000 , when it was purchased by Gemstar - TV Guide International for $187 million .
After purchasing NuvoMedia and merging Rocket eBook with SoftBook , Gemstar - TV Guide International released an e-reader called the RCA eBook Reader .
The Rocket eBook was manufactured by NuvoMedia until 2000 , when it was purchased by Gemstar - TV Guide International for $187 million .