On Feb 25, 2013, at 7:48 AM, Michael Hawksworth <[email protected]> wrote:
> The last of the Patrick O'Brian books did it for me, that left a bitter > taste. > > Although I do remember Ray saying he expected this to be eBook only with a > possible 'special edition' for those of us who are daft enough to buy it. It > seems that the publishers think Ray has enough pull to make a general release > worth while during this marketing push. the price point is obviously what > they feel makes them the return they want. > Won't hurt Ray's finances either I would hope since I believe hardback sales > are at a better margin for authors (feel free to correct me if Im ignorant of > reality!) Mass market paperback is where the money is still, though ebooks may eclipse that on of these years. Hardcovers have a limited shelf-life, usually until the paperback arrives, then they are remaindered. Paperbacks stay in print as long as they're selling. Magician, for example, has been continuously in print more than 30 years in both the UK and US, which is if I may be somewhat immodest, almost unheard of. Best, R,E,F, ---- www.crydee.com Never attribute to malice what can satisfactorily be explained away by stupidity.
