The Web search firm Google is in negotiations with several large book publishers to allow consumers to rent books online for a weekly fee, according to an item in the Wall Street Journal.
Users wouldn’t be able to print or download the books, at least initially.
Google has taken a public-relations beating for its Library program, which many publishers oppose. At the same time, publishers are signing up for Google’s Book Search program in hopes of gaining increased exposure for their books and increased sales.
Google plans to rent books: WSJ
The Web search firm Google is in negotiations with several large book publishers to allow consumers to rent books online for a weekly fee, according to an item in the Wall Street Journal.
Users wouldn’t be able to print or download the books, at least initially.
Google has taken a public-relations beating for its Library program, which many publishers oppose. At the same time, publishers are signing up for Google’s Book Search program in hopes of gaining increased exposure for their books and increased sales.
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