The Irony of Free

November 1st, 2009 View Comments

So Chris Anderson is a top writer, superb ideas man, and really thought-provoking. However, I feel there is a certain sense of irony in his new book “Free”. Although, I really like the book and love the concepts within. I can’t get past the fact that I am being charged £18.99 for the book.

(Probably my fault for purchasing at Waterstone’s really.) I am aware that as a digital guy I probably should be downloading this for a Kindle or other e-book which I believe Chris did release for free for a limited time.

Quick fixes for Chris:

1) Each book that is purchased gives you free access to a recorded online webinar/interview with Chris Anderson

2) Each book has additional content that can be downloaded at www.longtail.com

3) The £18.99 is merely a donation to charity through the book, therefore rendering the book as “Free” or even freeing.

Great book though.

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