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Amazon and Hachette resolve bitter dispute over price (BBC)
Internet retailing giant Amazon and book publisher Hachette announced they have resolved a bitter dispute over print and e-book pricing.
The two have been feuding for several months over a new contract, leading Amazon to delay the shipment of several high-profile Hachette titles.
Neither firm announced the terms of the new multi-year contract.
"This is great news for writers," said Hachette chief executive Michael Pietsch in a statement.
"The new agreement will benefit Hachette authors for years to come.
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more: http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30044531
Steven Colbert is one of the Hatchette authors who has been affected by (and protesting) Amazon's actions ...
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