For decades publishers have paid stores to return unsold books. Now the publishing community is pushing for new rules! This old method forces publishers to gamble on the success of a given title, a risk many small presses can't afford, especially in today's economy.  For the first time, and possibly signaling an industry change, a new imprint at HarperCollins will not allow stores to return unsold merchandise. Click "full story" for link!
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