Amazon becoming a publisher?

DMcCunney · 12-17-2010, 08:45 PM

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Notes: Amazon/Toby Press Deal; Lord of Misrule on Order

Amazon plans to acquire the publication rights to approximately 121 books, representing the works of 61 authors, currently published by the Toby Press. AmazonEncore and AmazonCrossing will re-publish the titles as both print and Kindle editions in the U.S. and globally in cases where authors choose to make their works available. Kindle editions will be available for Kindle devices and Kindle apps; print editions will be available on Amazon's websites worldwide, as well as in bookstores throughout the U.S., U.K. and Germany.

"Matthew Miller and his team at the Toby Press have done a wonderful job of building a first-class list of literary fiction. We're excited to expand the audience of these titles, some of which have never been published digitally before, and introduce them to readers everywhere," said Jeff Belle, v-p, Amazon.com Books.

Miller, founder of the Toby Press, added: "As we transition our business in a new direction, we're very excited to be able to work with Amazon to make sure every one of our authors continues to receive the attention they deserve."

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Dennis

JeremyR · 12-17-2010, 09:00 PM

Amazon Encore is their publishing branch which has been around for a while

http://www.amazon.com/encore/

This sounds more like they've just partnered with another publisher.

DMcCunney · 12-17-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JeremyR

Amazon Encore is their publishing branch which has been around for a while

http://www.amazon.com/encore/

Okay. Thanks!

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This sounds more like they've just partnered with another publisher.

It sounds like they've acquired them, which is what piqued my interest.
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Dennis

Steven Lake · 12-18-2010, 10:16 AM

Yeah, Amazon's been a publisher for a while. Heck, they were the first publisher I went with. Worst darned mistake of my life. Oy. >.<

K-Thom · 12-18-2010, 07:32 PM

Seems like you barely survived the experience. Want to share? We're all your friends.

Steven Lake · 12-18-2010, 10:07 PM

Well, long story short, they were a pain to work with, they treated you like cattle/a number, and they did a substandard job on printing and binding of the book. Why do you think I have those limited edition blue covered Oorts? Those were the ones I did with Amazon before I canceled my account and told them where to shove their books. I do have to say though that I didn't know what good quality was until I found my present publisher. His stuff made Amazon's printing look like it'd been done by a 2 year old. He's also the one that opened my eyes on a LOT of things. Heck, I ended up being his IT and Ebook guy when all was said and done. lol. Yeah, he's *THAT* awesome.

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12-17-2010, 09:00 PM	#2
JeremyR Guru Posts: 973 Karma: 2458402 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis Device: Kindle Keyboard, Nook HD+	Amazon Encore is their publishing branch which has been around for a while http://www.amazon.com/encore/ This sounds more like they've just partnered with another publisher.

12-18-2010, 10:16 AM	#4
Steven Lake Sci-Fi Author Posts: 1,158 Karma: 14743509 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Device: PC (Calibre)	Yeah, Amazon's been a publisher for a while. Heck, they were the first publisher I went with. Worst darned mistake of my life. Oy. >.<

12-18-2010, 07:32 PM	#5
K-Thom The one and only Posts: 3,302 Karma: 535819 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Device: yup!	Seems like you barely survived the experience. Want to share? We're all your friends.

12-18-2010, 10:07 PM	#6
Steven Lake Sci-Fi Author Posts: 1,158 Karma: 14743509 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Device: PC (Calibre)	Well, long story short, they were a pain to work with, they treated you like cattle/a number, and they did a substandard job on printing and binding of the book. Why do you think I have those limited edition blue covered Oorts? Those were the ones I did with Amazon before I canceled my account and told them where to shove their books. I do have to say though that I didn't know what good quality was until I found my present publisher. His stuff made Amazon's printing look like it'd been done by a 2 year old. He's also the one that opened my eyes on a LOT of things. Heck, I ended up being his IT and Ebook guy when all was said and done. lol. Yeah, he's THAT awesome.

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