Amazon-Hachette fight deepens with self-published authors and print bestsellers taking sides

As Stephen King and James Patterson back up traditional publishers, self-published authors support retail giant

In one corner stands the old guard: established, prize-winning, bestselling writers such as Stephen King and Donna Tartt. On the other, the new: the hottest names in self-publishing, from Hugh Howey to Barry Eisler. As the battle between Amazon and Hachette widens, hundreds of authors are stepping into the ring, putting their names to rival petitions in support of the duelling combatants.

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