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'Bytes not cheaper than paper,' says Faber head
Faber's CEO Stephen Page has told the Bookseller that he expects e-book sales to grow dramatically in coming years, but said that the industry must fight against the perception that digital should be ...
E-textbooks no cheaper
A report based on a survey of US college students has shown that textbooks that are made available as e-books are no cheaper than print versions, once home printing costs and resal...
Swiss come closer to fixed book prices
Switzerland is a legislative step closer to reintroducing fixed book prices, after a parliamentary committee narrowly recommended a return to regulation in order to protect the local industry.
Book price still the best lure for customers
Putting a price offer on a book is the best inducement to get purchasers to buy it, according to a new report by the UK's Book Marketing Limited.
More on e-book pricing
Another blog-rant on the (over-)pricing of e-books has received a lot of responses.
Orbit announces $1 e-books
Hachette's sci-fi/fantasy imprint Orbit has announced a range of US$1 e-books.
Borders Xmas catalogue prices some titles above RRP
Borders has irked some publishers by pricing some books in its Christmas catalogues in Australia and New Zealand above recommended retail price (RRP). The New Zealand Herald quotes an unnamed independ...
UK publishers set e-book prices
As the major UK publishers reveal their e-book plans, most are opting to price e-books the same as -- or only slightly lower than -- print copies.
Mexico votes to fix book prices
The Mexican Senate has voted by a massive majority to introduce fixed book prices, but publishers aren't confident that the much-delayed legisation will take effect any time soon.
US textbook prices 'rise 186% in 20 years'
According to 'The Business Shrink' website, the price of university textbooks in the US has risen '186% since 1986'. This 6% per year increase is about double the rate of inflation.
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