Macmillan to delay ebooks, but do it differently
By Paul Biba
According to Shelf Awarenes Macmillan will delaying ebooks in a different way. When a major title is released Macmillan will issue an enhanced ebook edition that includes author interviews, reading guides and other material. It will be issued at a higher price than the hardcover, and then after 90 days a “regular” ebook will be issued. Books that Macmillan thinks will not be bestsellers will have ebooks available at the time the book is published.
The full article is in the Wall Street Journal, but I don’t have a subscription so I can’t get you more details.
December 16th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
I like this plan much better than the S&S/ Hachette plan. Anyone who wants to, can pay more to get it earlier and will get a little something extra to help make the price more acceptable.
December 17th, 2009 at 12:17 am
Yea, this isn’t a bad plan at all.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:26 am
Depending on the book, I would be interested in paying a higher price and getting more stuff. This is a much smarter plan.