Writers try to block HMV takeover of Ottakar’s

Anonymous Patron writes “Times Online: Some business news from the UK. Some authors and publishers are attempting to block HMV, the retail group that owns Waterstoneâ€™s, from bidding for rival bookseller Ottakarâ€™s.
The revolt is being led by Anthony Beevor, author of historical novels such as Stalingrad and chairman of the Society of Authors, which has 7,500 members.”