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Originally Posted by Penforhire
Friction? Just the slow death rattle of an industry of dinosaurs. The publishing industry isn't so different than many historical examples dating back at least as far as player pianos going to put musical performances out of business. Evolve or die.
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You know, people keep comparing publishers to dinosaurs in the MR echo chamber, but it's just not true. Publishers have dived into e-books very quickly and are making record profits. Sales are up and profits are up, in large part because they have embraced e-books wholeheartedly. More specifically, because they have embraced selling e-books wholeheartedly.
Friction? Lack of library lending? That's evolution.
I don't like the direction, particularly, but that's how evolution works.