According to a report filed by Reuters, it looks like Apple and several associated e-book publishers will be agreeing to a settlement that would allow Amazon to discount e-books in Europe, ending the alleged price-fixing that prevented Amazon from undercutting … Continue reading
As an interesting result of Harper -Collins discontinuing the use of the “agency model” for e-book pricing on Amazon, the newly released Dodger, by Terry Pratchett, is being sold for $9.99 despite having a $17.99 list price, whereas J.K. Rowling’s … Continue reading
As noted by an observant member in a KindleBoards.com post, it appears that Harper/Collins is no longer using the dreaded ‘agency model’ for selling books through Amazon. In case that means nothing to you, five of the “big 6″ publishers … Continue reading
I just saw a news headline that the US Department of Justice has warned Apple and five of the “Big Six” publishers concerning price-fixing of e-book prices. The details can be found on the Wall Street Journal’s web site. Sources … Continue reading