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Originally Posted by Alisa
The Count of Monte Cristo? by Dumas? That's public domain and free, no? If they charge hardcover price for that I won't know whether to laugh or cry.
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Penguin editions of classics generally include introductory essays, extensive notes, and that kind of thing, which makes them considerably more valuable than the free versions at PG (or here, for that matter). But you're right, charging "full-price" hardback prices for them is a little foolish.