How many of those books are the "bonus" included ones?
They continue to push the "e" book concept because its
a lot more profitable for them; no costs to print, storage or mailing. Plus, you don't "own" your books you have a
license that can't be transferred.
I can buy a real book for much less than the "e" version,
just look at the coupons from borders and the like. I can
also get a real book signed, by a used copy for a $1, loan
out my books, borrow them, trade them, etc.
I like the concept of "e" books, but until I actually have
the same rights I currently enjoy, and they start to price
the books at a price that reflects the savings involved,
I can't see doing it. Some of my books will never be
replaced in any case, the "e" readers just can't replicate
the feel of some of the books.
Amazon is now selling more Kindle books than print books. For every 100 print books Amazon sells it moves 105 Kindle e-books.
The milestone, noted by Amazon in a statement, highlights how the Kindle ecosystem makes buying easy on many devices. Like many consumers, I often pick up Kindle books because it’s simple. Now if Amazon can just find a way to create time in my life to read them.
Kindle books had already surpassed hardcover books months ago.
In addition, Amazon said that its ad-supported Kindle with Special Offers is the best-selling Kindle. That device goes for $114.
Other odds and ends from Amazon:
- The Kindle Store has 950,000 books;
- Most of those books are $9.99 or less;
- More than 175,000 books have been added to the Kindle Store in the last five months. Disclosure: I published a Kindle Single on the Business of Media.
- Amazon’s UK Kindle store is selling more e-books than hardcovers.
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