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Old 09-04-2011, 07:12 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by Catlady View Post
I was thrilled to discover that three Victoria Holt titles are now available as e-books: Mistress of Mellyn (1960), Bride of Pendorric (1963), and On the Night of the Seventh Moon (1972). And the price for these books from 39, 48, and 51 years ago? A whopping $9.99 apiece.

I love these old Victoria Holt books; I'd love for her whole backlist to be made available. I'd buy them all again for my e-reader at, say $5 apiece. But at $10 a pop? For books that have been continuously in print for so many years? The publisher needs a reality check.
The price may also be due to the Eleanor Hibbert Estate. Many times the estates can negotiate higher royalty fees than living authors since the publisher has less work involved with no risk. They can shop around to see who will give them the best terms. I've heard that royalties can be over 50% of net.
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