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Originally Posted by Xanthe
That doesn't explain why paperbacks cost less than hardcover.
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A lot of times, I think, when you buy a hardcover book you're paying a premium for the privilege of getting the book earlier than you would in paperback. People for whom cost is a primary consideration usually opt to wait (a year or so, typically) to get the book in paperback.
The New York Times had
an interesting article about what it actually costs to produce a book, and what kind of profits the publisher actually makes. Food for thought, whether or not you think current ebooks are overpriced.