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I don't think a movie to DVD example applies here.
SK - an author who has previously been very supportive of the e-book format decides to delay release of his e-book to help independent booksellers. That's pretty much a wash, because the majority of e-book purchasers who were tracking this release were well aware of of the price war over the book and many ordered online for the lowest price point. His more devout constant readers probably ordered the book anyway as an addition to their hardcover libraries. Chances he gave a big boost to the independent booksellers is pretty slim. I think the thought process on delaying the ebook here is flawed and a little money grubbing.
I also think if it had been a tactic pulled by a more vocal opponent of ebooks - let's say Audrey Niffenegger - no one would be surprised. Since it is SK , I think the portion of his ebook reading fan base that is annoyed and confused by the delay isn't wrong for feeling that way. Ascribing those feelings to a petty "I want in now-ism" is really missing the point, IMHO. Yes, we all have other books to read, but that doesn't negate our position of wanting to be able to read this particular book now or frustration with the logic behind the delay by this particular author.
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