[edwest2]

John,


Having been in the book business for going on 40 years, I've seen book prices go up as printing and other costs increased and with publishers desiring a certain amount of profit. Many niche publishers are limited by low press runs which almost guarantees a higher printing cost.

I am not familiar with Dr. Tom Lewis. It may seem hard to believe, but even now, contracts between authors and publishers can involve a certain amount that goes against the prevailing idea that there is no money to be made with books like this. The independent publisher I work for has provided me with enough to live on for many years.

That said, as a military book buyer, I am seeing many books I want in the $50 + range. That means I first buy those books that I want most, and leave the others in the 'maybe' category. I would very much like to see prices decrease by even $5.

Ed