Are sales of used books threatening authors and publishers?




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Summary: Mike and his co-authors attempted to determine whether online sales of used books are cannibalizing sales of new books. His findings may surprise you. Hear Mike explain: * Whether used books actually threaten authors and publishers * How increased product variety is changing the face of bookselling and publishing, and which kinds of authors might win and lose as a result * What's happening to book prices and why, and the surprising effect on publishers and authors * How new developments are presenting exciting new opportunities for authors and strengthening their bargaining position with publishers