Ebook pricing and the ‘agency model’ explained
March 3rd, 2010 admin
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For anyone worried about the future of ebooks and their prices, or bemused by what is meant by the ‘agency model’, Macmillan CEO John Sargent’s blog is likely to provide enlightenment ….
Originally posted on BookBrowse 
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