Amazon vs. Apple: Why writers drink, part four million
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rolanniWell, at least it's become clear that the War is between Amazon and Apple, for marketshare, and only peripherally about publishers, publishing, authors, or even books.
Author's careers? Just collateral damage.
I feel sooooo much better.
From the New York Times, we have:
Amazon Threatens Publishers as Apple Looms
By MOTOKO RICH and BRAD STONE
Published: March 17, 2010
Amazon.com has threatened to stop directly selling the books of some publishers online unless they agree to a detailed list of concessions regarding the sale of electronic books, according to two industry executives with direct knowledge of the discussions.
Read all about it.
Author's careers? Just collateral damage.
I feel sooooo much better.
From the New York Times, we have:
Amazon Threatens Publishers as Apple Looms
By MOTOKO RICH and BRAD STONE
Published: March 17, 2010
Amazon.com has threatened to stop directly selling the books of some publishers online unless they agree to a detailed list of concessions regarding the sale of electronic books, according to two industry executives with direct knowledge of the discussions.
Read all about it.
Amazon
Date: 2010-03-19 11:47 pm (UTC)peggy
Re: Amazon
Date: 2010-03-21 02:01 pm (UTC)