Hachette Apologizes to Authors Caught in Amazon Dispute
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Hachette Book Group apologized to its authors for a dispute with Amazon.com Inc. that prompted the online retailer to block pre-orders for some of the publisher’s forthcoming book releases.
“Please know that 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 publishing company,” Chief Executive Officer Michael Pietsch said in a letter.