Two weeks ago bestselling author Douglas Preston began quietly circulating a letter to other writers that encourages readers to write to Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon and Hachette are reportedly at odds over terms for ebook prices, at a time when Amazon is in a position of strength and vulnerability. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon said of its delays on and lack of availability of Hachette titles, 'Unfortunately, despite much work from both sides, we have been unable to reach mutually-acceptable agreement on terms.... we are not optimistic that this will be resolved soon.' Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon has finally broken its silence over the dispute with Hachette, saying that while the two sides are working hard, the company is “not optimistic [the issue] will be resolved soon.” Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a letter sent by the AAR to Amazon, which PW has obtained, the organization says it "deplores any attempt by any party that would seek to injure and punish innocent authors...in order to pursue its position in a business dispute." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-14 00:00:00 UTC ]