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Amazon blocks pre-orders of Hachette titles

on May 26, 2014 | 0 comments

By Natalie Mortimer

The price row between Amazon and publisher Hachette Book Group has escalated with the e-commerce giant taking further steps to block forthcoming Hachette titles, including JK Rowling’s “The Silkworm” due out next month.

Amazon, which had already been slowing down delivery of a number titles across Hachette, has now removed its pre-order button over a dispute about e-book prices, according to reports.

“We are doing everything in our power to find a solution to this difficult situation, one that best serves our authors and their work, and that preserves our ability to survive and thrive as a strong and author-centric Read full story ›

Source: The Drum