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Business of Books - Panel Discussion: "The Book on Google"
- joelhaus 16y agoTo summarize an interesting bit from the video; here are a few transcribed slides about: The Three "Google Editions" Revenue Models 1) Direct Sales from gBooks Users access eBooks online via Google Account ("the download disappears"). 2) Distributor & Technology Partner Retail partnerships; merchandising partnerships; support for online retailers & ebook device manufacturers. 3) Distributor & Technology Partner to Publisher websites Facilitate ebook sales direct from publisher websites (i.e. turning publishers into retailers).