Thread: Publishers vs. Libraries: An E-Book Tug of War
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Old 12-25-2011, 10:21 AM   #8
glendalekid
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Publishers' Presumption #1: Downloading library e-books vs borrowing p-books from the library is a matter of convenience.

If I could borrow p-books from the local library I would. However, the local library is pathetic. Shelves half full - terrible selection - tremendous number are just simply missing. They recently stopped using Interlibrary Loan.

This is the reason that I purchased my Sony. I got it on eBay for just under $50, including shipping. On-line library e-books in other areas have given me reading choices I not available at my local library.

Publishers' Presumption #2: That library e-book lending equals lost e-book sales.

I cannot afford the purchase of books - whether p-book or e-book. I am not their e-book customer. Many, many others are in the same situation as I.

I have never used a torrent - yet - but just keep pushing me. . . .
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