Another great example of reporting from the NYTimes. The publishers have followed the time honored tradition of consolidating until they can form a cartel. Leverage the cartel to restrict the terms and conditions offered to authors, reduce author compensation and raise consumer prices. That's all fine and "American".
Amazon has the nerve to make demands in their own business interest and not capitulate to the cartel demands. That must be stopped because it's hurting America.
[Another hard days work, now off to lunch with my NY publishing industry friends]
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