Old media wins battle in ebook war as Amazon raises prices to match Apple
Macmillan capitalises on bitter rivalry by forcing through price increase for digital versions of its bestselling titles
In a plot twist worthy of one of its own thrillers, publisher Macmillan has capitalised on the bitter rivalry between two of America's largest technology companies to strike a blow for old media by forcing through a price increase for digital versions of its bestselling titles.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Monday, 1 February, 2010
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