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The E-Book Wars

Nov 11, 2022 · 25m
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  • Librarians protested Macmillan's controversial e-book pricing policy in 2019, sparking industry-wide conflict
  • A seemingly small change—books on screens—triggered major disruptions between publishers, retailers, and libraries
  • Story explores how digital formats upended traditional publishing economics and distribution models

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