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Originally Posted by Fbone
Post #135 written by dmcunney explains why Baen isnt your typical publisher and shouldnt be compared to others.
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The points he raises are
(1) Baen aren't in New York
(2) They use contractors for some functions
(3) They are a niche publisher
(4) Baen uses Simon and Schuster for printing, marketing and distribution.
(1) No publisher has to have expensive office space in New York
(2) Contractors or employees all need to be paid
(3) Yes, they're a niche publisher, but why is that relevant?
(4) Simon and Schuster are going to be charge Baen AT LEAST their fair share of Simon and Schuster's costs.
Big publishers ought to have economies of scale that aren't available to Baen, especially in the ebook field. I think it is reasonable to compare them to other publishers.