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darryl · 02-28-2018, 08:41 PM

Is Amazon likely to acquire a Big 5 publisher? And, if so, what would it do with it? I intend this thread to be more a bit of fun with a thought experiment. Though there have been rumours from time to time that Amazon may acquire a Big 5 publisher, it has not so far come to pass, nor am I aware of any current plans or rumours. Though it is not impossible, the advantages to Amazon in doing so are probably diminishing with time. Though there is one huge advantage which cannot be discounted. That is, of course, the intellectual property. The value of the rights held by any Big 5 publisher to their back catalogue and other books is very significant.

I'm not going to do a long post now on either question, though I have given the matter some thought and find it quite fascinating. There would be significant advantages and opportunities for Amazon in such an acquisition, but also some very real pitfalls. I am interested in hearing what others think on these questions?

02-28-2018, 08:41 PM	#1
darryl Wizard Posts: 3,108 Karma: 60231510 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Oasis, Huwei Ascend Mate 7	Is Amazon likely to acquire a Big 5 publisher? And, if so, what would it do with it? Is Amazon likely to acquire a Big 5 publisher? And, if so, what would it do with it? I intend this thread to be more a bit of fun with a thought experiment. Though there have been rumours from time to time that Amazon may acquire a Big 5 publisher, it has not so far come to pass, nor am I aware of any current plans or rumours. Though it is not impossible, the advantages to Amazon in doing so are probably diminishing with time. Though there is one huge advantage which cannot be discounted. That is, of course, the intellectual property. The value of the rights held by any Big 5 publisher to their back catalogue and other books is very significant. I'm not going to do a long post now on either question, though I have given the matter some thought and find it quite fascinating. There would be significant advantages and opportunities for Amazon in such an acquisition, but also some very real pitfalls. I am interested in hearing what others think on these questions?