David Lish wrote: > I would just like to voice the question I am sure > everyone is asking themselves, "Why in the Hell do we > have to wait until Aug for Lord of Castle Black." I > understand Steve has to go through the "scribbles," > but Jesus, 9 months. It is just plain torturous. > > It's just my humble opinion but, I think we should > damn Tor to an eternity of fiery hell for their > outrageous display of sadism. > > Thank you listening to my ramblings, please go about > your posting as normal. > > F I think there is a very good reason for book releases (from the buisness standpoint) that are scheduled apart from each other. First you have the book only available in Hardback (it costs more to the buyer, considerably more) some people no matter what are unwilling to buy their novels in that price range and rather purchase paperbacks. Others *like us* will buy in the moment it comes out in whatever version is available, it's the same reason you can't find most books in paperback when the book is new, they know they can make more money so... they DO! Granted this is all guess work becuase I have no involvment in the publishing industry. I'd really have to like an author to buy a book in Hardcover otherwise I could always wait (Ha Wait!? yeah right) Think of it this way you'll get to read LoCB a year or more ahead of the people whom won't pay the Hardcover price.