I just got prompted to update my copy if the Steve Jobs book via an email from iTunes. The process involves deleting your copy and re-downloading it from the cloud.
I’m unsure what the changes are at this stage, but let us know in the comments if you notice anything. The email is copied below.
Dear iTunes Customer,
Thank you for purchasing Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. A new version of the book is available to you at no charge.
To download the new version:
1) First, make sure you’re using the latest version of the iBooks App. It’s available free of charge here:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8
2) Next, tap the iBooks app on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. If you are already in the iBookstore, tap the Library button.
3) Tap the Edit button.
4) Locate Steve Jobs and tap the book to mark it for deletion.
5) Tap Delete to remove the book from your library.
6) Tap the Store button, scroll down to the bottom of the page and sign out of your account.
7) The page will refresh; scroll down to the bottom of the page and sign back in to your account.
8) If you are not already on the Purchased page, tap the Purchased icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
9) Locate Steve Jobs in your purchases and tap the iCloud button to download.
You will now have the updated version of the book in your library.
Sincerely,
iTunes Customer Experience
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
