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Originally Posted by stonetools
What does the relentless rise in titles mean?
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Offhand I'd say that it means that Amazon is solidifying its hold on independent publishers/authors, and that more of these authors are willing to write off their B&N sales to gain better exposure through Amazon.
Meanwhile, B&N sells prominent spaces on its website to the big publishers, continuing its practice of selling prime table/shelf/window space to those who can afford it at their brick and mortar stores.
It's becoming more evident how differently the two retailers view the marketplace.
I'm not saying which is better for business, but I can easily tell which is better for
me: Three-hundred sales of my book on Amazon last month vs. three at B&N.
I'll continue to support both retailers through June, but so far I'm still not seeing the point of selling through B&N at the cost of the promotional opportunities that Amazon offers.