Some big-six publishers refuse to sign new contracts with Amazon

At least two of the big-six publishers are refusing to sign new annual contracts with Amazon. Though that could end with their “buy” buttons being turned off, it is more likely for now that the feud will result in less promotion of their titles on Amazon’s website. People familiar with the situation confirmed that at least two big-six houses have refused to sign new annual contracts — but I have not yet been able to confirm all six. Amazon is still fulfilling customer orders, these sources said, but is not promoting big-six houses’ books on the site or in marketing materials in ways it once did.