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Old 03-11-2011, 10:35 AM   #49
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Originally Posted by tompe View Post
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.
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