Way back in October, we posted about Fall of Giants, the first in Ken Follett’s Century Trilogy, which sold for big bucks at the Frankfurt Book Fair. The novel is still set for a worldwide, one-day laydown on September 28, 2010.
At 1,000 pages, this is another big book for Follett fans. And the price tag of $36 is almost as hefty. Though we know retailers will probably be discounting this one, how much for a hardcover is too much? Would you pay $36 for a new release from your favorite author?
Related in BookPage: a Q&A with Follett about World Without End, the sequel to Pillars of the Earth
I would not pay $36 for a book, regardless.
I read the book and felt it was worth every cent. However, I’m extremly disappointed that the second book will only be published in 2012 and the third in 2014. By that time the first book will only be a memory!
$36 is definitely way too much money for a book no matter how much I loved the author.
I love Follett dearly and would pay almost anything for one of his new releases. And I love hardcovers, even if they cost more. There is something wonderful about the heft of a hardcover and holding on to one forever if it is a cherished book. Authors and book publishing are struggling as their field is being more and more discounted. I rue the day when all the books just appear on Kindles or the iPad.
I would pay $36 for an author I love dearly and trust.
Although I prefer paperbacks in general – they’re lighter, a size that’s easier to hold, and, of course, they’re less expensive.
I don’t read ebooks. I don’t have a Kindle or Sony or whatever and that’s by choice.
Thank goodness for libraries that still can afford to pay for these high priced books. I would not pay $36 for a book, but will wait for it at the library. Paperbacks are getting too expensive as well.
I also hope that the day NEVER comes that all books become obsolete and everything is electronic. I like the feel and sense of “real books”. Maybe I am old fashioned and maybe there is a time and place for ebooks, etc, but I prefer the book.
Certainly, what a wonderful website and informative posts, I am going to add backlink – bookmark this website? Regards,Reader.
I would not pay $36.00 for a book and Cheryle I wouldn’t be so sure that libraries can still afford a price this high. The library I work in may be getting it but I am sure due to the price we will be getting many fewer than if the price were lower.
Yes, I would pay the price for a new Follett book. I am however, hoping it gets on Kindle. Such a wonderful way to enjoy summer knowing a new book…times 3…will be on its way.
If you are a border’s reward member you can buy the book with the regularly available coupons that are usually 30 or 40 % off
Sadly those discounts don’t count towards ebooks. I am hoping that changes in the future.
bought e-book of Fall of Giants at amazon.ca for my kindle for 9.99