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'Potter' Finale Deathly for Book Business

Final chapter casting spell on readers, but sellers don't feel magic

By Jonas Oransky, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 25, 2007 9:06 AM CDT

(Newser) – The final Harry Potter installment will likely fly off the shelves like a Quidditch player, but retailers are feeling decidedly grounded. Facing megasized hype, chains and websites will sell Harry for cost, leaving independent bookstores practically out of the selling loop. And Business Week reports... Read full story »

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