This proposed paper provides a novel explanation to some controversial recent and historic practices in the book trade. Last year, antitrust regulators in the US and the EU challenged the e-book distribution agreements between Apple and leading book publishers. At the heart of these challenges was the publishers’ concern about Amazon’s discounted pricing for e-books. The lawsuits have alleged t...

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This paper examines the current features of and future possibilities for electronic books. After a brief history of printing and the introduction of electronic publishing, the forms and features of eBooks will be described. The strengths and weaknesses of eBooks will then be examined along with other related issues. It will be concluded that eBooks hold the promise for obtaining widespread use ...