tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623506440921613070.post229668909403087137..comments2023-10-15T13:17:27.591-04:00Comments on Buddhapuss Ink : From this Publisher's Desk - Why Buddhapuss Ink was Founded . . . or Why We're Glad to be a Cat!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623506440921613070.post-42984146035052727742010-05-31T10:52:28.852-04:002010-05-31T10:52:28.852-04:00This post makes me so sad! My reading has gone up ...This post makes me so sad! My reading has gone up considerably with the ready availability of ebooks. I've bought books from authors that I normally wouldn't have spent money on because they made digital content either free or low priced through ebooks. And if I like a book enough I'm going to want a paper copy also, whether to share with friends or keep in my own library. <br /><br />And as far as the pricing/percentage of cuts the publishers get... Well, I don't really understand why an ebook should be priced the same as a paper edition when there is no printing cost and the reader is not getting a physical product. But ebooks also appeal to a different market share than paperbacks generally. I prefer ebooks, and releasing them later isn't going to get me to buy the paper book. All its going to do is make me angry and go to the library instead if I really want to read it. All ebooks don't have to be 99 cents either, they can be priced up to 5$ (high end) but if you are selling more of the books and not paying shipping costs then it seems like you'd still make good money. Also because ebooks are much easier to buy and keep with you (on phones, etc) it promotes the author's work so that readers are more likely to buy something by them again.<br /><br />The whole almost phobic reaction talked about here just saddens me to no end. This is an exciting time, both for readers and writers, as content is made available and the possibilities are endless. Lamenting the passing of paperbacks (which won't happen btw) strikes me as people lamenting the passing of parchment for our traditional bound books, saying "The experience just won't be the same." It's content that makes the book, not the medium. And don't we all want people to love books so they produce more, buy more, spread more, and read more?Cat Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160039271069426174noreply@blogger.com