[tptacek]

The fact that paperbacks didn't come out until months after the hardcover came out? I mean, this is what my parents told me the deal with hardcover books was in the 1980s, but it's not like it's hard to figure it out.

[zzalpha]

Fair enough, obviously early access is part of the price differential during the initial release.

But are you claiming form factor is not part of the price at all? If so, how do you explain it for books that have both versions actively in print?

[statictype]

If its a book by an author I really like or am looking forward to, I may buy the hardcover edition even if the paper back is available.

Or especially if I'm going to gift it to someone who really wants it.