Hachette chiefs dismiss subscription model

The c.e.o of Hachette UK and the chairman of Hachette Livre have both dismissed the ebook subscription model, calling it "absurd" and "cannibalising". Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette chiefs dismiss subscription model

The c.e.o of Hachette UK and the chairman of Hachette Livre have both dismissed the ebook subscription model, calling it "absurd" and "cannibalising". Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Pearson shifts to Netflix-style subscription model for textbooks

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BIBF: Dohle warns on impact of subscription model

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Pellerin questions lawfulness of subscription model

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Former BBC technology chief to take legal action over DMI dismissal

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