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Hatchette and every other publisher is in the same boat, ebooks are cheaper to distribute and manufacture, but they are no cheaper than a hard cover when it comes to agents, editorial and publicity staff. If you don't want to pay the opening day price then just wait until it's either a back collection or a trade publication. Those of us who enjoy e-readers have to remember the people who would rather support their local b+m bookstore, even if Amazon undercuts them every time. Jeff Bezos has been quoted numerous times saying that he wants a portion of everything sold on the Internet. Selling books at a loss just to drive out the competition. As amazing as Amazon is, let's not forget that it's desire to rid itself of competition is for the long run, that's why 20 years later and they still haven't turned a profit. They can afford to lose more money than the next guy with cut throat pricing, that sounds like a bully to me.
OB
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