Publishers need more research (and more nuanced research) about the impact of book piracy in order to have a more informed perspective on how to approach it.
People pirate for many reasons. Some do it simply for the love of pirating. Some people amass large collections of movies and music and books that they may never watch, listen to, or read. Others pirate because they feel they simply can't afford to pay. These types of pirates are probably the hardest to convert into paying customers.
26 April 2011
Book and other piracy -- research needed
