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Originally Posted by jakewastaken
On the other hand, how many more people are now exposed to how many more books that they would never seek out in their local library, much less purchase from the store. If the authors care more about money then they are indeed getting screwed. If they care about recognition and exposure then things are looking up.
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jakewastaken, yes "globalisatoin" plays an important role with it, that I also now want much more books than just what my libary offers.
But don't forget that most authors work close to the line, not even getting close to peing payed a reasonable per hour wage for making that book. Exceptions are stars like J.K.Rowling, Stephen King and so, but for 99% its a very though job to have a life with...