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Originally Posted by JSWolf
So tell these publications to understand what's at stake before calling Amazon crazy. Look at it from the consumer point of view and see who's the one that's against the consumer.
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Putting aside the questionable claim that "these publications" are calling Amazon crazy, I did just notice one piece of evidence that Amazon isn't crazy. Paul Ryan, a possible next president of the United States, came out with a Hachette campaign-type book two days ago. And it seems to be one of the few Hachette new releases where the hardcover is available for immediate shipment, and at a 39 percent discount from list:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Way-Forwar...673084&sr=8-12
This is not meant as an endorsement of Ryan's book, which I have not read.
I do strongly recommend this next Hachette title, released last month, which I am close to finishing:
Factory Man: How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local - and Helped Save an American Town
http://www.amazon.com/Factory-Man-Fu...8673878&sr=8-1
Unlike the book by the politician, this one has just a ten percent hardcover discount, plus a 1-3 week estimated ship time.