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AxiMonkey · 07-23-03, 01:35 PM

I disagree with Dr.Gibbs. You *are* paying for the paper when you buy the book. You're paying for the paper, the ink, the binding, the glue, the cover (hard and soft), the marketing, the book signings, everything.....
That being said, I also think the author shouldn't have to take hit when their hard work is distributed without paper.

If an actuall book goes for $15 (although, I don't see many of those), I think the eBook should go for about 13. I know that it's not 2 dollars worth of materials but the incentive to get the electronic version should be there. Less of an impact to the environment, let materials needed....all kinds of good stuff.

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AxiMonkey Aximsite All Star Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 513 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I disagree with Dr.Gibbs. You are paying for the paper when you buy the book. You're paying for the paper, the ink, the binding, the glue, the cover (hard and soft), the marketing, the book signings, everything..... That being said, I also think the author shouldn't have to take hit when their hard work is distributed without paper. If an actuall book goes for $15 (although, I don't see many of those), I think the eBook should go for about 13. I know that it's not 2 dollars worth of materials but the incentive to get the electronic version should be there. Less of an impact to the environment, let materials needed....all kinds of good stuff. __________________ Current setup: Axim X5 Advanced 256 meg SanDisk SD 256 meg Memorex SD Linksys WCF12 CF Wireless card Targus 56k Pocket Modem WriteSHIELD screen protectors Grindergear Basecamp case Rhinoskin Aluminum case Rhinoskin Leather case Seidio USB Travel Kit Boxwave Mini-sync cable _______________________________ AxiMonkey--because AxiChimp just doesn't sound right.