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Originally Posted by Crowl
Using just your own link you can see one obvious reason why they go with the uk first, it is that 51% that speak english that is drastically higher than anything else,
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Those 51% do not actually live in the UK. As you should know English is compulsory in German schools for the last 40 years or so and most German speakers will say that they
also speak english.
It does not mean that they will buy english books. The English section in German book shops tend to be ruffly 2% of the total size of the shop.
And those who do, and use Amazon, will either klick on "Englische Bücher" in amazon.de or go to amazon.com. I know no german who would go to amanzon.co.uk.
I did't and I lived in England for four years. I got hardcover “Wheel of Time” send all the way from the USA because it is cheaper[1] and the US version has nicer cover pictures[2].
And I fear that british shops have the regionally restrict as well so that Australians won't be there. As an example. I can't prove it without actually buying a book.
Martin
[1] cheaper then the german paperback.
[2] then the British hardcover.