Sentences with phrase «on bookstores because»

Michael Tamblyn — CEO of Kobo told me on a few occasions that they focus on bookstores because their product seems more organic and wholesome, instead of being sold at a big box retailer, where technology is often cold and impersonal.

Not exact matches

The few people I know who attend mega churches here in San Diego tell me that they go because: 1) They like the their pastor's preaching (Most of those pastors have radio ministries) 2) They like the other high class guest speakers 3) They like the bookstores, cafes and so on the church has 4) They can blend into the crowd

Lorello had been working in the bookstore, operated by the Friends group, as recently as Wednesday but was let go upon a directive that came from the highest levels of the DMNA, said the person briefed on the decision, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak for any of the parties involved.

One of the reasons «bestselling» is often limited to books on top media's lists is because sales are verified through bookstores and / or publishers.

I know that summer vacation is getting close because I've recently found myself perusing the shelves of my favorite used bookstores and building a stack on my bedside table.

Recently while browsing at my local bookstore, a girl said, «I want to read more books by Eve Bunting but I can't because all the ones I have left to read by her are not on my level.»

Bookstores like returnability, in addition to having that full trade discount, because it gives them the ability to turnover stock on their shelves, essentially.

Her earlier books are hard to come by in the real world (two are completely out of print), and I've resisted ordering them online — partly because I want to save / savor them, and partly because I tend to stumble on them in bookstores at just the right time to read them.

Amazon had to put their operation on hold because they had to first work out the logistics of running physical bookstore.

It isn't just books by Amazon publishing imprints that Barnes & Noble and most indie bookstores won't stock... they don't even want CreateSpace - printed indie books on their shelves, because CreateSpace is owned by Amazon.

Signings in bookstores can be iffy propositions because you are depending on customers, whose reading tastes are varied, to be interested in your book.

Distributors and bookstores also don't like POD (publish on demand) books, because they can't be returned if they don't sell.

The main advantages to ordering from Third Place will be convenience (because you won't have to wait for me, they can just print you a copy on demand), the ability to pay with credit cards and such, and the support of one of the most awesome bookstores in Seattle.

Admittedly, that is a terrible impression because it's the opposite of who I truly believe the bookstore patron to be — someone with a purpose who is not looking to spend $ 28 on a book they've never heard of.

That's a tall task, because it depends on how strong the publisher is at direct sales to both consumers and bookstores, who else distributes the book, and where the majority of the sales come from (i.e., independent book stores, chains, supermarkets, specialty stores).

Our authors love the quality of our books, because they know that if they walk into a bookstore with a book that was printed through our program that the quality is going to be spot - on, and that bookseller or library or what have you, won't know the difference that it was print on demand.

Because publishers allow bookstores to return unsold books in exchange for credit on future purchases, booksellers have little risk or capital outlay.

Independent bookstores are doing well (on average, reportedly), because they take a different approach.

I like printing a few hardcover versions through Lulu (because it's easier and cheaper to set up than Lightning Source) and taking some media kit shots of me in a bookstore (doesn't have to be an official «book signing» — you can even put a few on the bestseller shelf and take pictures of them there).

It's also not important which bookstore is on your device because in german every book has a fixed price.

Unlike libraries that have chairs and couches for people to read on, many B&N bookstores in urban centers have removed these, because it attracts the homeless.

This is important because there is no integrated bookstore on the reader, so if you want to get new content you need apps.

And while frequent - flier questions aren't always the same types of things I'd ask an author — I'd rather hear what earned her the most time - outs as a kid than where her ideas come from (mostly because I'm pretty sure we all snag ideas the same way, from that guy on the corner selling them out of his van)-- I guess I can understand the curiosity of a reader, a bookstore patron... or a stranger I've cornered at a party who I'm pretending is my number one fan.

I researched carefully, and opted for the SImple Nook Touch based on better page turning options, better physical feel, ability to get help in stores, and because I look bookstores.

Because the book is available worldwide through digital and print - on - demand channels like Amazon and Smashwords, I don't have to worry about it disappearing from bookstores!

Salon Article on Indie Bookstores Jim said that indie bookstores may not last long - term because of digiBookstores Jim said that indie bookstores may not last long - term because of digibookstores may not last long - term because of digital books.

But, on the issue of book sales: Griese points out that many important bookstores shy away from books published by subsidy presses because of their perceived inferior quality.

Because it's a print - on - demand (POD) edition in an industry where allowance for returns exists, brick - and - mortar bookstores won't carry the book.

Because Amazon Corporation OWNS Create Space, and should there be any future disagreements between the bookstore Amazon.com and any publishers / distributors, you can be assured that your CS book will remain listed on their site.

10:43 AM ON FEB 9 2009: matt: The kid apparently still visits the local bookstore before turning to the amazon kindle, made by amazon, where he can download books from amazon, because the feels sorry for the dusty old bokstore.

We are an indie bookstore that tries to meet needs in the community and have first hand seen more people decide to come to our store than go on Amazon or shop at Hastings because we offer things they can't.

Anup says: «For me, e-books are of great help because study material on fine arts isn't readily available in bookstores in the city.

Most people in the industry belive that the nations largest bookstore may suffer because Amazon is willing to take a strong loss on the sales of ebooks in order to gain market share.

Prime Reading China only has a paltry 500 titles and KDP authors will not be able to include their titles in the bookstore because it's run independently from the mainstream Kindle stores, presumably to comply with Chinese government controls on what is and is not permitted.

Sure you can get your books on shelves, no issue, but many decide it's not worth the extra effort because it is so easy to get books into electronic bookstores.

Granted I do read some of the big names because they are good but thanks to Amazon and their Kindle books of the day I have discovered new authors such as yourself that the bookstores would never been able to keep on their shelves because of profitability.

If I did choose trad because of print, I'd keep a close eye on my sales and the general market (are bookstores closing?

The author thought it might not be included on the bookstore's shelves because it didn't meet certain physical requirements for this particular store.

Often a bookstore will pay ahead and order a certain number of copies because that savings in shipping and a few percent higher in discount can make all the difference on staying alive.

I sort of like the 3G feature on the Kindle, mainly because of the following subscription that is NOT available in the Nook bookstore.

Small presses, which use print - on - demand technology rather than cheap offset printing, can not afford to place your book in bookstores (because they have to pay for the high - priced ones that don't sell as well as the ones that do).

So I ask questions about distribution before I agree on a book promotion campaign because I know a bit about distribution to bookstores and via web sites.

From the casual browser who finds you on Amazon, to the bookstore swayed into stocking your book thanks to the Ingram catalog, distribution will be an important piece of your marketing strategy because it allows for so many other pieces.

This application from Apple really should be one of the default apps, but because there are a variety of different eBook stores on the iPad from the Kindle application to the Barnes & Noble Nook application, Apple has left it to the user to choose which bookstore to use.

The filing says that big - six publishers, through their contracts with Amazon that allow for Amazon's proprietary DRM on their ebooks, «unreasonably restrain trade and commerce in the market for ebooks» in violation of the Sherman Act,» and claims «consumers have been injured because they have been deprived of choice and also denied the benefits of innovation and competition resulting from the foreclosure of independent brick - and - mortar bookstores.»

Especially because so many of the people who commented on my post talked about choosing books based on bookstore recommendations and browsing physical stores rather than reading reviews online.

When books are bought on consignment, bookstore owners don't have to care if they order slow - sellers or outright flops because almost all unsold books can be returned to the publisher, or even be destroyed, and still generate a refund or credit from the publisher.

This is again due to the collapse of the wholesale market in the 1990's which was almost all mass market paperback, the need then to raise prices on mmps as they moved more heavily into the bookstores, and the costs involved with mmp re the returns system (mmp are «returned» for full refund by ripping off their front covers, returning those to the publishers and the rest of the books are pulped because that's cheaper than shipping those units back, which has been a real mess.)

And while you already dismissed the «Electronic versions cost nothing because it isn't trees - shipped - to - bookstores» theory, and I defer to your better knowledge of the medium on why that doesn't hold water... you can't argue that at face value the perception is there and rampant.

I would argue that if brick and mortar bookstores» or publishers» business models are that dependent on the $ 25 - 30 + Hardcover, they're already in deep doo - doo, because this genie is well and truly out of the bottle.