iLoungeiLounge
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn RSS
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms Of Use
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    iLoungeiLounge
    • News
      • Apple
        • AirPlay
        • iCloud
        • iTunes
        • HealthKit
        • HomeKit
        • HomePod
        • iOS 13
        • Apple Pay
        • Apple TV
        • Siri
      • AirPods Pro
      • Apps
        • Apple Music
      • Rumors
      • Humor
      • Technology
        • CES
      • Articles
      • Web Stories
    • iPhone
      • iPhone Accessories
    • iPad
    • iPod
      • iPod Accessories
    • Apple Watch
      • Apple Watch Accessories
    • Mac
      • MacBook Air
      • MacBook Pro
    • Reviews
      • App Reviews
    • How-to
      • Ask iLounge
    • Daily Deals
    iLoungeiLounge

    Random House remains iBookstore holdout

    Charles StarrettBy Charles StarrettMay 13, 2021 6:35 am UTC
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Despite the successful launch of the iPad this weekend, Random House, the lone major publisher not signed on to offer its titles in the iBookstore, remains a holdout. The Wall Street Journal reports that Random House is unimpressed with Apple’s “agency” pricing model, which allows the publishers to set book pricing, while Apple takes 30% of the sales price. A senior Random House executive said that the company will benefit economically from sticking to its current model whereby it receives half of the hardcover price for new ebooks, regardless of the pricing set by the retailer. The same executive was also skeptical about publishers’ ability to effectively discount titles to drive sales, and said there could be possible contractual issues with authors now that the publishers are setting their own prices. Furthermore, he expressed concern over the potential for piracy, saying, “At $9.99, e-books are perceived as a bargain[.] When e-books are $15, it may affect the behavior of some. We don’t want a segment of the population growing up with stolen books.” Despite Random House’s concerns, the company and Apple are still engaged in “ongoing conversations that remain cordial,” according to Random House spokesperson Stuart Applebaum. Apple announced yesterday that iPad owners had downloaded over 250,000 ebooks from the iBookstore on launch day.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Charles Starrett
    Charles Starrett
    • Twitter

    Charles Starrett was a senior editor at iLounge. He's been covering the iPod, iPhone, and iPad since their inception. He has written numerous articles and reviews, and his work has been featured in multiple publications.

    Related Posts

    Cast of ‘Ted Lasso’ to visit the White House

    Twitter to remove Text-Based 2FA

    Newly-Renovated Apple Confluence Store in France reopens

    Hover-1’s Electric Kick Scooter is $114 Off

    Boston gets Apple Maps Detailed City Experience

    tvOS gets first AI treatment of Siri

    Latest News
    Cast of ‘Ted Lasso’ to visit the White House
    Twitter to remove Text-Based 2FA
    Newly-Renovated Apple Confluence Store in France reopens
    Hover-1’s Electric Kick Scooter is $114 Off
    Boston gets Apple Maps Detailed City Experience
    tvOS gets first AI treatment of Siri
    Facebook rolls out ‘Blue Check’ Verification
    Logitech’s Reliable and Long-Lived Wireless Gaming Mouse is Now Only $35
    iLounge
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn RSS
    • Contact Us
    • Submit News
    • About Us
    • Forums
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms Of Use
    This website is not affiliated with Apple Inc.
    iLounge © 2001 - 2023. All Rights Reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.