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17702. jayackroyd - 12/6/2005 10:14:33 PM Some authors view the marketplace as a zero sum game. In fact, it's a positive sum game--Harry's sales sell Pullman's book, which in turn drives Funke's sales.
They're changing the cover because the book is not selling through in the chains as well as they had hoped. Bookselling, strangely enough, is a consignment business. Unlike other retail operations, you can return stock you don't sell. Books that come back from bookstores are said not to have "sold through." 17703. Ms. No - 12/6/2005 11:03:57 PM Yeah, that's the stock that fills the discount store shelves. You go in and they've got a zillion copies of a book you never wanted to read. They're good for cookbooks and stuff, though, and if you like an author that nobody else does then you're in luck. 17704. alistairConnor - 12/7/2005 12:36:08 AM Thanks for the tip-off Jay... nearly ended up with two copies of the book. 17705. jayackroyd - 12/7/2005 4:57:11 AM Books do get remaindered, MsNo. But they also get pulped. There was a change to US tax law on treatment of inventory that led to much more pulping of books. 17706. jayackroyd - 12/7/2005 4:59:15 AM Alistair--sorry for the confusion. 17707. jayackroyd - 12/7/2005 5:06:10 AM And thanks again Mags for doing a better job of promoting the book than I was doing.
Thoughtful--I did pass on that photo to a correspondent who sends me weird pictures. thanks.
And, for some reason, I want to say how happy I am that we've kept this site going. I was talking to somebody about it, and had a moment of realization that, you know, this is really pretty cool. 17708. wonkers2 - 12/7/2005 6:25:12 AM I agree. However, my efforts to get a couple of my local friends involved haven't borne fruit. We could use some more participants. 17709. Magoseph - 12/7/2005 2:44:13 PM The trouble about getting some local or on-line friends to participate here is that they ask too many questions about the Moties. Since they know you, they want to know the same particulars about the rest of us and I am not willing to give information about any of us.
Hello, everyone--Today, I'm getting a haircut, buying some thermal underwear for Flexy, going to lunch with my daughter-in-law, and then to her house in order to admire the latest developments in the "Lake Room".
17710. Magoseph - 12/7/2005 2:49:07 PM Hey, Mac, wabbit wants you to check Arts, Crafts and Culture.
(Sorry, wabbit)
17711. wonkers2 - 12/7/2005 3:07:19 PM Yes, and I have a number of friends who aren't aware of my dirty little shadow, The Cap'n. He'd be a big surprise to some of them. My views on Bush aren't a secret to anyone, however. 17712. wonkers2 - 12/7/2005 3:09:19 PM One of my brothers lurks and posts occasionally. I don't think anyone is aware of our connection. 17713. Magoseph - 12/7/2005 3:32:21 PM Wonks, is the brother as tall and as good-looking as you are? Is he single? Does he have any money? What kind of car does he drive? Is he a religious fanatic? Does he like Bush? Does he eat meat?
Can I have his picture? 17714. jayackroyd - 12/7/2005 3:32:58 PM What'll they think of next? Liberal Blogger postage stamps 17715. Magoseph - 12/7/2005 3:42:44 PM I wonder if the name of this site—BO ZARTZ was fashioned after the French word “Beaux-Arts”. 17716. labwabbit - 12/7/2005 3:52:38 PM Hello Mago,
Sorry I missed you last fly-by.
PS: I know your "caboose" would hold its' own on any train. heh heh.
17717. labwabbit - 12/7/2005 4:13:41 PM dear wabbit,
I hope that for whatever reason you are going to a hospital, (I know it's not for the food), that it turns out better than expected.
I'll be hitting the high seas today, perhaps until Christmas. Good Luck and Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
I hope to see you back here PRONTO! 17718. Magoseph - 12/7/2005 4:16:19 PM I really miss you, lab--send an email at magoseph@yahoo.com when you can. 17719. labwabbit - 12/7/2005 4:22:23 PM Got it Mago.
I currently have no inet based mail...but will send one from home asap.
Miss you lots too you know. 17720. labwabbit - 12/7/2005 11:56:04 PM Has anyone heard from absensia lately? She hasn't been in the pink for quite some time. 17721. judithathome - 12/8/2005 12:21:41 AM This city is in crisis mode...28 degrees and icy streets. Anything going on tonight has been canceled, citywide. We are SUCH wusses here in Texas.
Heard from her a few months ago but not recently, Lab.
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