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by TheCoelacanth 54 days ago
Using the cost to print instead of the full cost of production is very misleading. Someone needs to write, edit, typeset, market, etc. the books.

Most books don't sell a ton of copies, so there usually isn't a lot of profit left over after those costs.

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You left out shipping, storing, and logistics.