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Old 09-06-2013, 11:34 AM   #36
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Originally Posted by doctorow View Post
I cannot imagine why publishers would want to participate in subscription-based services like Oyster. I mean - they already poop their pants when a computerized voice reads aloud Kindle books. Do you seriously believe they'd agree on a deal that would make everyone look silly who spends $10 or more on a single book?

Unless you are into filling up your virtual bookshelf with a collection of virtual books that you don't even own (but only rent) - where would be the point in purchasing e-books if e-book subscriptions like Oyster became maintream?
Publishers grudgingly sell their books to libraries to be loaned out for free, a subscription service that gives access for a monthly fee isn't any worse and some publishers may prefer this model for exposure to people who weren't going to buy their books anyway.
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