Amazon Quote by Lev Grossman
“I've drunk Amazon's free Diet Coke. Nothing makes more sense to me than a company trying to make bookselling into a profitable business. I'm not anti-Amazon, and I'm not pro-publishers either. I'm pro-books.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Lev Grossman on Amazon's publishing strategy, 2023
The speaker sees Amazon's push to profit from book selling as logical, while remaining neutral toward Amazon and publishers, emphasizing love for books.
In simple terms: Amazon's profit motive in books seems logical; the speaker loves books.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the business side but keep focus on books.
Themes
publishing
business
neutrality
book love
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- author negotiations
- reading habits
- industry analysis
- bookstore decisions
Key Concepts
economics
industry dynamics
ethical neutrality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does profit focus affect book diversity?
- What balances business and literary value?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook negative impacts on independent retailers and authors.
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