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Originally Posted by anamardoll
It was my understanding that as long as the run is being sold, the publisher retains the rights. Doesn't Konrath have some in-print books that he would LOVE to go out of print so the rights would revert to him and he could re-release them as eBooks?
I have to assume that publishers can/will write similar contracts for eBook sales.
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It does indeed all depend on the contract. But contracts that continue while books are 'in print' are becoming rarer now, as PoD facilities mean that publishers can keep books 'in print' without actually spending any money on print runs or promotion. And it's never been a sensible caluse for ebook contracts.
I think that contracts are moving towards fixed terms with automatic renewal unless cancelled in writing.