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June 23, 2006
Bollikins
A dramatic furore has broken out in the book world over library supply. Bollikins the bookseller who sell books to libraries have been accused by publishers of by-passing normal channels and writing their own books.
Normally publishers obtain their books for a few pence from authors and then sell them to Bollikins for a very large sum.
Bollikins noticed that public libraries main cncern is to be supplied with books that have a multitude of sticky coloured labels on the outside. By developing this multi-label, shelf ready product and putting a few words in to fool visitors to libraries, Bollikins have neatly side stepped the entire tradition of publishers everywhere. Publishers are the ones with bow ties.
The Monopolies Commission have said they anticipate their investigation will probably take several years.
Posted by Tim Coates at June 23, 2006 5:55 PM
Comments
Tim, great blogs.
As a new recruit to the site, I am having to work out, who these weird and wonderful characters are?
Did happen to spot Lady C. Anapes in the ladies room at Royal Ascot on 22nd June.
I have often wondered if the custard creams are related to the bourbons?
Posted by: Margo Harker at June 24, 2006 1:01 PM