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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the transformation of the British bookselling trade, particularly with regard to the introduction of net pricing, or fixed prices. The author, a publisher at the time, chronicles the movement for net pricing, examining the debates around it and the challenges and resistance it faced along the way. The book provides a historical perspective on the evolution of prices and discounts and pivotal moments in the sector. It traces the journey of the 19th century book trade from a period marked by significant discounting and price competition to the eventual establishment of net prices as the standard practice. The author presents a compelling narrative and insight into the strategies and complexities involved in the adoption of net pricing within the wider context of the bookselling industry. This book will be of great interest to those interested in the history of the book trade and publishing, retailing, and the evolution of pricing within the sector. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781390258530_0
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