Yes, I think it's stupid too. There are a few authors who just don't seem fan-friendly, and then others who go out of their way for their fans. Same with tv shows and such...
Used bookstores are your friend... get the books you want cheap, without giving the author money.
Yeah, there's both types of authors. I think authors who aren't fan-friendly are only hurting themselves--fanfic is free advertising.
I like used bookstores :) Just wish there was a good one around here. I miss my Half-Price Books!
Trying to finish up Doomsday Book tonight. I'm far enough that now I finally know how the disease got to the present. . .One thing I'm confused about, though: how come the present doctors are having such a hard time with it, when the cure is known?