This Wired Story talks about used books sales now that sites such as eBay and Amazon have been listing used books next to the new ones. They say publishers and booksellers take sales figures, among other factors, into account when they make decisions about future advances, print runs and orders on the author\’s next book. Unfortunately for the authors, proceeds from preview copies, remainders and used books don\’t go to the publishers; and thus aren\’t counted by the publishers as sales.
\”\”I have to admit, a little piece of me died each time,\” said Ursu, who has tracked sales of her book since its release three months ago. \”For a first-time novelist, every sale matters, and I think those used books that are right there on the page attract people who normally would buy a new copy.
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