Quote:
Originally Posted by tompe
The reason is probably much simpler. A 30 year old back list book will probably not sell so many copies so they have to charge at least so much it cost to put it out.
|
Simpler still - In the past, publishers didn't bother keeping the electronic files after they thought that the run was over. Now they'd have to recreate the book again.
I downloaded an (ummmm) unauthorized book last year. The file was so bad as to make it an unenjoyable read. I gave up trying to correct all of the mistakes and just deleted it.
I do wonder if the cost to the publisher for such re-conversion might be a cost they just don’t want to put up with. Especially for a low selling price.