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In the case of old backlist books that don't exist in a (legal) digital format, the publishers are just being silly. They should download a decent electronic version from darknet (where available), proof-read, correct, and release cheaply. If they own the rights to all electronic distribution, they can surely do that legally, can't they? Why start from scratch when you don't have to? Keep the costs low enough and you can still turn a profit while keeping the readers happy.
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