Out of print Kindle ebook

Daithi · 09-11-2009, 02:33 PM

I'm sure others have already seen this happen, but it's the first time I've noticed it. Today I ran across a book that is no longer in print (or at least not available on Amazon), but is still available as an ebook -- They Say, I Say. The nice thing is that this is an accademic book and new versions of the book (from sellers other than Amazon) are going for $45+ and used versions of the book are going for $15+. The Kindle version is $9.99.

Daithi · 09-11-2009, 03:28 PM

For what it's worth the book isn't actually out of print -- just the hardcover is out of print. They have two paperbacks that are in print with one costing twice as much as the other (I have no idea why), and neither of them have Kindle editions.
They Say/I Say $17.32
They Say/I Say $35.77

poohbear_nc · 09-11-2009, 03:38 PM

This is becoming quite common for older out-of-print SciFi titles - showing up as ebooks.

demoric · 09-11-2009, 04:19 PM

I've picked up a number of old sci-fi books that have been republished in ebook format but haven't been printed for years.

AnemicOak · 09-11-2009, 04:56 PM

Dana Stabenow has her Star Svensdotter (SciFi) and Liam Campbell (Mystery) books out for the Kindle and they're all out of print in paper (although I think the Campbell's are being re-printed soon).

Witchbaby · 09-11-2009, 05:50 PM

Just yesterday my boyfriend paid $30 for the paperback, at the school bookstore. I'd tell him to take it back and use my K2 - but then I'd have to share my K2, and I don't know how I feel about that

Dr. Drib · 09-12-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Witchbaby

Just yesterday my boyfriend paid $30 for the paperback, at the school bookstore. I'd tell him to take it back and use my K2 - but then I'd have to share my K2, and I don't know how I feel about that

I like the way you think!

Don

Witchbaby · 09-19-2009, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

I like the way you think!

Don

Heehee.

I'm trying to get him on the ebook train but he is being stubborn. Every time I see a contest/giveway, I sign him up. Maybe for Xmas I'll order one for him to test drive.

09-11-2009, 02:33 PM	#1
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	Out of print Kindle ebook I'm sure others have already seen this happen, but it's the first time I've noticed it. Today I ran across a book that is no longer in print (or at least not available on Amazon), but is still available as an ebook -- They Say, I Say. The nice thing is that this is an accademic book and new versions of the book (from sellers other than Amazon) are going for $45+ and used versions of the book are going for $15+. The Kindle version is $9.99.

09-11-2009, 03:38 PM	#3
poohbear_nc Spring Chicken! Posts: 22,635 Karma: 36892274 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made + KoboGlo + Kobo Aura!	This is becoming quite common for older out-of-print SciFi titles - showing up as ebooks. __________________ "If possible please provide picture of Mr. Chickens new home or field. Proof that you will not eat him would help too." (Craigslist)

09-11-2009, 04:19 PM	#4
demoric Kindle 2 User Posts: 98 Karma: 496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: S.E. Kansas Device: Kindle 2	I've picked up a number of old sci-fi books that have been republished in ebook format but haven't been printed for years. __________________ *KINDLE LINKS:[ Kindle 2.02, Calibre, screensaver 0.4, savory 0.6, helvetica font ] OTHER LINKS*:[ Get Ubuntu, Fictionwise, Baen ]

09-11-2009, 04:56 PM	#5
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 7,389 Karma: 18766781 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: AuraHD, Nook HD+, Kindle 2,3,T , Opus, TF101, Nexus7, iPT, iPhone5	Dana Stabenow has her Star Svensdotter (SciFi) and Liam Campbell (Mystery) books out for the Kindle and they're all out of print in paper (although I think the Campbell's are being re-printed soon). __________________ ~Brian "The test of any good fiction is that you should care something for the characters; the good to succeed, the bad to fail. The trouble with most fiction is that you want them all to land in hell together, as quickly as possible." — Mark Twain

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09-11-2009, 03:28 PM	#2
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	For what it's worth the book isn't actually out of print -- just the hardcover is out of print. They have two paperbacks that are in print with one costing twice as much as the other (I have no idea why), and neither of them have Kindle editions. They Say/I Say $17.32 They Say/I Say $35.77

09-11-2009, 05:50 PM	#6
Witchbaby Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 1044 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Device: Kindle2	Just yesterday my boyfriend paid $30 for the paperback, at the school bookstore. I'd tell him to take it back and use my K2 - but then I'd have to share my K2, and I don't know how I feel about that

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