Well, a lot of backlist books are in paperback, which lowers the price. You also have to remember demand is higher for a brand-new bestseller than it is for a backlist title that's been in paperback for the last couple decades. No one's going to pay $13 for an eBook of The Shining when you can find a used paperback copy for a dollar or two. But lots of people will pay $13 for The Wind Through the Keyhole when the only other option is a hardcover that costs $27.
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