Selling the book

[Chris Sweet]

Richard Ney Jr. wrote:
> 
> Strand Bookstore (NYC indie) reported last friday, 2MAY97, that they had
> received 500 copies of M&D and were almost sold out -- $17.95, still in
> the printer's cellophane wrapper.  B&N, across Union Square, had piles
> left at 30% off . . .
> -R

I wonder if the larger sales at indies as opposed to chains
will hurt its position on the bestseller lists.

-chris