Impact of P2P and free distribution on book sales
By: by Brian O'Leary
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Sebastopol, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 23
ISBN-13: 9780596157876
Subjects: Peer-to-peer architecture (Computer networks); Computer networks; Book industries and trade
Description: Book publishers have long used free content as part of their marketing and selling efforts, with the vast majority of free content distributed in printed form. Digital distribution of free material, either intentional or via unauthorized availability through peer-to-peer sites and other Web outlets, offers a fast and expansive connection to consumers, but content can also be copied and disseminated without publishers' control. Some publishers are torn between the efficiencies digital distribution provides and concerns over piracy and print-sale cannibalization. -- Publisher's description.
Notes: Photocopy. 2009.