IV - aaagh - Kindle disappearance

[Peter Petto]

Well, I didn't look carefully enough in my open Amazon orders. There  
is a separate page for digital items. When I look there, my Kindle  
edition of IV is still showing. I discovered this when Amazon  
partially responded to my inquiry, saying:

> When possible, we'll list Kindle books for pre-order so you get them  
> delivered wirelessly when released. I've checked your account and  
> found that you pre-ordered "Inherent Vice" on July 3, 2009. The  
> Order number is [actual order number omitted], and the order status  
> is listed as not completed.
>
> This book hasn't been pulled from Kindle store. Please know that the  
> Hardcover of the above title will be released on August 4, 2009.  
> Therefore, you'll receive your Kindle Edition on the same date,  
> which is August 4, 2009.

Of course, as you've noted, the book is now MIA from the Kindle store  
(I just checked again) --- and Amazon did not answer my inquiry asking  
if they send email acknowledgements of Kindle pre-orders.

More to follow...whether or not the Kindle edition arrives...mebbe more.



This message responds to the thread started on Jul 17, 2009, at 11:01  
PM, when Bekah wrote:

> Aaaaaargh!   I know I saw IV available as a Kindle download a couple  
> weeks ago.   Now it's gone and there's an audio cd available (for  
> pre-order).   I want either Kindle or Audible,  preferably Kindle  
> although I could arrange to be in the city on Aug. 4.


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Peter Petto <ppetto at ppetto.com>
Bay Village, OH






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