The Abomination of Ebooks

11/29/2013

In this opinion piece, the author discusses the impact of ebook pricing on readers and the publishing industry. The article argues that the current ebook pricing model, which often sets digital book prices close to or even higher than print book prices, is detrimental to readers and ultimately harms the publishing industry. The author explains how the high prices of ebooks discourage readers from trying new authors or genres, leading to a decline in literary diversity. Additionally, the article highlights how inflated ebook prices contribute to the problem of piracy. The author concludes by suggesting that a more reasonable and flexible pricing model could benefit both readers and authors, ultimately revitalizing the publishing industry.

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