"...devalue the market for cross-format products, and harm Publishers, authors, and the consumers who enjoy and rely on books."
Could someone explain the licensing like I'm 5 that doesn't end up with "because publishers want more money"
When I buy a book I am buying the story. The authors words on paper (well on digital ink). When I buy an audio book I am buying the authors words performed by a voice actor.
I get why the audiobook is more. I'm paying for the author's story + actor. But I never understood why once I have the audiobook I could not be allowed the text version for free.
How are they doing anything but trying to charge me twice for the same story?
Could someone explain the licensing like I'm 5 that doesn't end up with "because publishers want more money"
When I buy a book I am buying the story. The authors words on paper (well on digital ink). When I buy an audio book I am buying the authors words performed by a voice actor.
I get why the audiobook is more. I'm paying for the author's story + actor. But I never understood why once I have the audiobook I could not be allowed the text version for free.
How are they doing anything but trying to charge me twice for the same story?