Publishers push for firm sale.
The author reports that book publishers are trying to abolish the practice of returning blacklisted titles. Publishers Hachette, HarperCollins, and Faber's Independent Alliance are in negotiation with retailers over sale terms. The idea of abandoning the practice of returning books, not being sold,...
| Publicado en: | Bookseller no. 5291; p. 3 |
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Bookseller Media Ltd
7/27/2007
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| Sumario: | The author reports that book publishers are trying to abolish the practice of returning blacklisted titles. Publishers Hachette, HarperCollins, and Faber's Independent Alliance are in negotiation with retailers over sale terms. The idea of abandoning the practice of returning books, not being sold, back to publishers, was first suggested by John Makinson, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Penguin Publisher. |
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