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Originally Posted by yvanleterrible
Have you ever bought a computer magazine with a CD included? They're a little more expensive because of deals done with the owners of the included content. Okay! Some of the content is only demos, but a lot is of burgeoning enterprises taking a gamble because they feel the distribution of their wares is worthwhile!  |
Yvan, that's a good point and analogy. I'd worry about the "demo" quality of that particular model, though... will the digital material be the equivalent of "loss leaders," or will it be missing some major part of the book (cover art, references, etc)?
On the other hand, imagine the teasers for other novels that could be included with the one you bought? Not to mention the ads...
If publishers look at it that way, as an opportunity to sell
more, they might see the value of digital copies differently!