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James Daunt: the bibliophile who means business | Observer profile

Reported by guardian.co.uk on Saturday, 26 May 2012 (on May 26, 2012)
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Twelve months ago, Waterstones' then new boss referred to Amazon as the 'enemy'. So why is the man entrusted with saving the book trade now stocking Kindles in his shops?

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