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SlytherinSissa · 12-06-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by slipstick

Also I agree that the book will not sell well if it's on line also.

It won't which is why many publishers don't accept what's deemed "second reprint," especially when it comes to novels. They want the original and if it's available online for free, they're not going to make any money off of it because why would you buy something when you can get the exact same thing for free? My guess is that if this book is granted pubication rights then the site is going to come down. It creates a conflict of interest for the publisher because they won't be able to capitalize on public information.

12-06-2007, 03:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
SlytherinSissa SS's Minister of Magic Founding Gravedigger Triwizard Champion Niffler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Arctic Posts: 2,811	Quote: Originally Posted by slipstick Also I agree that the book will not sell well if it's on line also. It won't which is why many publishers don't accept what's deemed "second reprint," especially when it comes to novels. They want the original and if it's available online for free, they're not going to make any money off of it because why would you buy something when you can get the exact same thing for free? My guess is that if this book is granted pubication rights then the site is going to come down. It creates a conflict of interest for the publisher because they won't be able to capitalize on public information. __________________ Coming Soon-- Hotel Twilight - The Hottest Resort in Santa Carla The Graveyard - Visit It