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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,...

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Published in:Bookseller no. 5291; p. 3
Main Author: Rickett, Joel
Format: Article
Published: Bookseller Media Ltd 7/27/2007
Subjects:
Publishing
Makinson, John
Retail industry
Hachette Livre SA
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
Faber & Faber Ltd.
Booksellers & bookselling
Commercial blacklists
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary: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.