The key comparisons to make though are the gaps between paperback prices and movie prices, and the gap between paperback and hardback prices.
Barring Tuesdays*, the former has barely moved in 20 years. The latter has collapsed by about 2/3rds. ie Hardbacks have gotten cheaper, lots cheapers, and this reflects the changes in the distribution/profit breakups.
*And Greater Union Civic desperately trying to fight off Dendy Civic...
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Date: 2007-02-19 01:15 am (UTC)Barring Tuesdays*, the former has barely moved in 20 years. The latter has collapsed by about 2/3rds. ie Hardbacks have gotten cheaper, lots cheapers, and this reflects the changes in the distribution/profit breakups.
*And Greater Union Civic desperately trying to fight off Dendy Civic...