tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593182832464558023.post8742821747683176053..comments2023-12-28T04:18:00.684-06:00Comments on Adventures Fantastic: We're not Divorced Yet, but We're Definitely SeparatingAdventuresfantastichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16907562789681407416noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593182832464558023.post-14364085043904390062011-12-30T16:44:48.135-06:002011-12-30T16:44:48.135-06:00Thanks, Tom. No disrespect was intended by the use...Thanks, Tom. No disrespect was intended by the use of "some people." You're not the only one who feels that way, but I chose to link to your post as an example because everything I've read by you is well reasoned.<br /><br />I'd missed the comment you're referring to. I have a Nook rather than a Kindle but will be adding a Kindle app to my phone when I upgrade in a few weeks. Here's the link for those who are interested :<br />http://www.buyitatthatprice.com/<br /><br />If you've not read Tom's blog, you should if you have any interest in what's going on in publishing right now: http://tomdup.wordpress.com/Adventuresfantastichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907562789681407416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593182832464558023.post-72817008720064952922011-12-30T15:44:03.297-06:002011-12-30T15:44:03.297-06:00As the guy you call "some people" in thi...As the guy you call "some people" in this post, I urge you to face down the big pubbers. Go back into my post and scroll down in the comments until you get to a link that can warn you when the Amazon e-price gets within your range. It works. In business, we vote with our wallets. Here's your chance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593182832464558023.post-9740535004798374872011-12-30T10:03:58.331-06:002011-12-30T10:03:58.331-06:00Thanks for the input, Paul.
You're right ab...Thanks for the input, Paul. <br /><br />You're right about books all looking the same. I went to B&N yesterday to get out of the house, grab a coffee, and relax. When I wandered through the SFF section, I'd estimate that about 1/3 of the covers showed hot young woman either in an embrace with someone or some thing or standing in a provocative pose. Almost all of these books were about female supernatural investigators who were part supernatural themselves, with the story lines usually involving demons or the fae.<br /><br />I think what is going on with the publishers that are part of international conglomerates is they are under a great deal of pressure to show growth and a profit every quarter. A lot of this stems from the people at the top not knowing how the publishing industry works.<br /><br />Also, historically publishing has been slow to adapt new technology and don't understand how that technology disrupts their business models.<br /><br />And you're right, it's ridiculous for publishers to expect us to pay new prices for backlist books. I realize the in-house costs of producing a book will vary somewhat between publishers, but if some publishers can provide a superior product so much more cheaply than others, I don't see why they all can't.<br /><br />Thanks for the tip about the Fafhrd and Grey Mouser from Baen. I was aware of it, but everyone might not know about it. I've been considering getting the ebooks; my copies are book club editions that are starting to show their age.Adventuresfantastichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907562789681407416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593182832464558023.post-16031842657113194632011-12-30T09:00:52.738-06:002011-12-30T09:00:52.738-06:00Another example of e-pricing done right--speaking ...Another example of e-pricing done right--speaking of Baen--the Fafhrd & Grey Mouser books were reissued in tpb a few years ago. I forget the list price on print, but the e-books are around $8.99 which isn't too bad, but again - I have the set from old, cheap used pb.<br /><br />Baen has a deal for e-publishing with some other publishers (I forget who did the F&G reprints)<br /><br />Baen is still selling the bundled e-set for a sale price of $35. I think that's good if you don't have any of the books.<br /><br />http://www.baenebooks.com/p-1213-fafhrd-and-grey-mouser-collection.aspx<br /><br />And, while a little steep as a e-backup, I am still considering buying the set myself. Better than $70~$80.Paul R. McNameehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498380385001618758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593182832464558023.post-25147037385490030512011-12-30T08:42:09.068-06:002011-12-30T08:42:09.068-06:00Unless it is an author I know or have been recomme...Unless it is an author I know or have been recommended (e.g.; Glen Cook,) I swear all TOR books look the same to me. I don't know if they read that way. <br /><br />Baen does a better job with variety, I think.<br /><br />I agree with your take on e-pricing. I don't mind paying something above bargain price but there's no way they can justify charging as much as a paper book. It's obvious there's a lack of overhead when you're dealing with e-books. Publishers trying to inflate other aspects of publishing to pretend e-books should cost the same as paper aren't doing themselves any P.R. favors.<br /><br />I think where they really drop the ball is on out-of-print titles. A couple of examples;<br /><br />When the movie of <i>Casino Royale</i> came out, all the original Ian Fleming James Bond books were re-issued in tpb. About $13~$15 each. OK. Cool if you never had them.<br /><br />But, I had them all.<br /><br />As a curiosity ( and e-backup potential) I checked on the e-book price.<br /><br />$10 each.<br /><br />OK - less than print, but .. these are old books. An entire e-set would cost me $100+. My entire set of paperbacks, bought used, added up to $15~$20 probably.<br /><br />Now, I enjoy Warhammer & Warhammer 40K novels. Black Library had a really good deal going where they bundled their out-of-print trilogies into omnibuses at a really fair price. $11 or so. Usually with a bonus story to entice those who already had the individual books. Still, not a bad price even if you just wanted the bonus material.<br /><br />Black Library finally went live on ebooks. But I am really disappointed. Instead of offering value e-omnibuses, they are going for the cold cash. The out-of-print e-books are being split into their original titles, and charging a full $7.99 per title - which is only a buck or two off the paper prices of their current pb books.<br /><br />Which is why when I see F. Paul Wilson's horror classic, <i>The Keep</i> going for $2.99 as an e-book as its standard, non-sale price, I wonder why that is the exception, not the rule?Paul R. McNameehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498380385001618758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593182832464558023.post-62716449828971333032011-12-30T08:05:33.315-06:002011-12-30T08:05:33.315-06:00You're welcome David, and thanks for the retwe...You're welcome David, and thanks for the retweet. Indie seems to be the wave of the future; on the bestseller lists that consider them, indie books have a lot of the top spots at any given time.Adventuresfantastichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907562789681407416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593182832464558023.post-29478512071475251912011-12-30T01:03:10.211-06:002011-12-30T01:03:10.211-06:00Much appreciated Keith. I've found myself read...Much appreciated Keith. I've found myself reading more indie stuff these last couple years than I would have ever imagined just three years ago.nephite blood spartan hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092519999184585295noreply@blogger.com