I see it but I...

I've thought about this for years (although I've shared the notion sparingly; I didn't see how it could really happen) and now, good gawd, it's happening. Hopefully it will last and spread.

Nelson is offering some of their titles as part of their NelsonFree program. Once you buy a hardcover from the line, you are enabled to download an audio version of the book or an eBook version (available in several different formats).

And all without raising the price of the book. Read this:

http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6641258.html?nid=2286&source=link&rid=829785075

If I could choose the future, this kind of thing would certainly be a part of it.