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Originally Posted by DNSB
Since the bookstore is unable to return the cover from the shoplifted book, they end up paying for it.
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Ah.
Of course, you are here looking at it from the Leonard Riggio end of things (or the end of things seen by the ma and pa who own the ma and pa bookstore, or the end of things of the assistant manager who Riggio is going to lay off because that branch is unprofitable).
From the author end, it then follows, paper book stealing has all the supposed advantages to authors, such as increased word-of-mouth, and potential for positive Amazon reviews, as does piracy. But in addition to that, paper book stealing insures that the book won't be returned, guaranteeing the author at least one sale! And then the bookstore may order a replacement copy, which may be sold, or, even better, shoplifted! Two sales for the author from one misdemeanor, and potential for three! Obviously, shoplifting is far better than piracy, and is often better for our dear authors than a purchase
