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Originally Posted by pwalker8
. The real proof of the pudding will be when the next big Hachette book comes out.
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Probably.
But I would point out the the great windowing experiment of 2009 suggests otherwise. The idea was that holding the ebooks back until the 90-day pbook launch was over because the readers would then either buy print or wait with bated breath. The experiment thudded because readers just bought other books instead of waiting.
Besides, for blockbusters the masses will just go to Walmart like they usually do.
(Won't help the hostages much, though.)
I don't think Bezos would mind seeing Hachette negotiating with Walmart or B&N without Amazon distribution in their pocket.
Anyway, doubt the PR campaign will last that long, though. They're already playing the "Amazon is bad for democracy" card so the Godwin line is near.