I've been watching for the new Neal Stephenson book Reamde (I know I read that as "Readme" too, oops). But I just noticed the discussion about the price of the ebook being $17 which while a bit high is something I would probably spend because I am a big fan, except for Diamond Age but I digress. The audiobook version, unabridged and on CD is just $16.49.
http://www.amazon.com/Reamde-Neal-St...mm_abk_title_0
Really? I mean, REALLY? This has to be an example of what bug people. It's especially true for me as I have always hunted for audiobook versions of my favorite novels and they cost me a lot more than the print editions over the years. I still have tapes from 40-years ago fer goodness sakes I enjoy them so much.
But, wow, that really struck me as just wrong to be paying more for the ebook version. Thought I would share this one, I'm just floored by it. If this will become the norm I might move to more and more audiobook versions that we already buy and that is well over 100/yr (for several of us that is).
Could this be Amazon thumbing their nose at the Agency 6? I should hope it gets attention.