This is really no different from a publisher taking public domain works, putting a cover on it, and charging $12 for the paperback. There's a slight value-add for which Amazon is charging a slight price. I personally don't see the problem.
The consumer, who could roam the web and find free Mobi versions from Feedbooks.com or Gutenberg.org, decides to pay a few bucks for the app store convenience. That's their choice.
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This is really no different from a publisher taking public domain works, putting a cover on it, and charging $12 for the paperback. There's a slight value-add for which Amazon is charging a slight price. I personally don't see the problem.
The consumer, who could roam the web and find free Mobi versions from Feedbooks.com or Gutenberg.org, decides to pay a few bucks for the app store convenience. That's their choice.