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Originally Posted by phenomshel
Ok, but a point everyone seems to be missing is this: This wouldn't have had nearly the impact it did if Macmillan had distributed their author's works (in ebook formats) to places BESIDES Amazon. I couldn't get a straight answer out of anyone as to whether this is due to Amazon demanding exclusivity or Macmillan being negligent of their author's interests. But since I just bought Joan Hess's new release in ebook format at Books on Board this morning, I'm assuming it's Macmillan's fault. Therefore: Macmillan screwed their authors.
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Not that I'm defending Macmillan, but I'm pretty certain other outlets carry Macmillan ebook titles. B&N is one example that comes readily to mind.