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Originally Posted by toddos
On the other hand, movies cost a heck of a lot more to create than books do, as you have to hire hundreds of people (beyond just actors), pay for studio/locations, rent/buy equipment, etc. Books just need a good author, time for him or her to write, and a small handful of editors, artists (for covers), and marketers (optional). So while a book may be a better entertainment dollar option, its cost also needs to be in line with what it takes to create it.
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And movies only take a part of someone's time compared to the time investment in a good book... how much is a year or two of someone's life worth or are you happy with 30 minute pieces of plagiaristic rubbish...
If a favoured author produces a book I WANT to read then it's worth the asking price, if it's a book I might enjoy then I'll wait for it to be available more cheaply...