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Someone else probably posted about this--but this applies to the DTP only--not the privately negotiated deals with publishers. Publishers do not use DTP to upload books. They CAN and smaller publishers or individual authors with rights to their backlists DO use DTP. But the big guys have other deals/methods.
Yes, I think it does still pressure the large guys because the authors are going to want more cash to "stay" with the publishers with ebooks (because some of them still own ebook rights.)
I think it's good news for authors. I think Amazon is trying to remain competitive as more ereaders (and specifically the tablet which is rumored to be doing a 70/30 split) come out.
Wow, it's finally an interesting time in the publishing world!
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