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Originally Posted by OtterBooks
Did she say why she opposed ebook format? Sorry if that was mentioned already. I find it hard to believe that Rowling opposes ebooks for fear of piracy. She sold 450 million copies of Potter. I'd think she would be as concerned with the pirate ebook versions as I am when I lose a nickel.
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We forget the state of eBooks in 2000. A 2.5-inch back-lit screen was the standard. When the 6-inch PRS500 came out it was expensive--I think I paid $375 for one when they were new--and the screen needed more contrast. That was in 2007 and not many children could afford one back then.
Book readers have matured considerably in the last ten years.
I'd prefer to give Rowling the benefit of the doubt and assume she didn't want her work used to rip her readers off.