On this the day which a large rodent has sentenced us to six more weeks of winter (assuming we’ve had any), I have a classic tale for you. It’s a feel good story for the ages.
In the great struggle that is the modern publishing industry two players have come to the forefront:
One, a giant retailer of books, movies, music, shoes, clothes, gardening equipment, groceries, and now publisher of books…Amazon.
The other, just a small, giant retailer of books, movies, and music trying to make it in a world of e-readers, with just its wits, words, and Nooks (they’re e-readers)…Barnes & Noble.
It’s a classic battle of giant corporation vs. faltering giant corporation…I said it was a feel good story.
In their ongoing quest to do everything, Amazon has recently begun not only selling , but publishing them as well. This has others in the book industry worried.
With the industry declining, the few book outlets left (R.I.P. Borders) are worried about competing with Amazon already. Now with Amazon’s role expanding from simply competitor to client, they’re really worried.
Not willing to quite give up the battle for book dominance, Barnes & Noble, has taken a bold step–not selling Amazon’s books.
To put that in playground vernacular: nanny nanny boo boo.
Unfortunately, they probably can catch you Barnes & Noble. Godspeed.
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“Barnes & Noble says it won’t stock Amazon titles”: USA Today
Punxsutawney Phil
…bi-daily smile…
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