Amazon's removal of David Irving's books from their platform is a recurring concern documented in the Irving Diaries. This censorship represents a challenge to the distribution of Irving's work and reflects broader attempts to suppress viewpoints deemed controversial. The diaries reveal a growing awareness of this issue and the impact it has on sales and reputation.
The diaries indicate that Amazon has, at various times, removed Irving’s books from sale on their platform. This action is viewed as a form of censorship, limiting the reach of his publications and impacting his ability to disseminate his historical interpretations. The reasons for these removals are not always explicitly stated, but are implied to be related to the controversial nature of the content. The diaries also show attempts to find alternative distribution methods.
* 2021: A Fonthill Media biography of Heydrich was withdrawn from sale on Amazon UK. The publisher enquired as to the reason, but received no clear explanation. ([Source: diary_2021]) * 2023: Discussions about reprinting books and finding buyers, with a note that obtaining English or Commonwealth permissions would be necessary, suggesting an attempt to circumvent Amazon’s restrictions. ([Source: diary_2023]) * 2023: A comment about Americans "taking over" and the BBC falling into "enemy hands," implying a broader concern about control over information dissemination. ([Source: diary_2023]) * 2022: A message appeared on a bookstore invoice, potentially related to Amazon’s systems, causing concern and prompting inquiries. ([Source: diary_2022_jan_jun]) * 2023: A diary entry mentions that pdfs are useful for spreading Irving’s name and don’t significantly hurt sales, suggesting a workaround for limited availability on platforms like Amazon. ([Source: diary_2023]) * 2021: A customer expressed disappointment that Irving's book on Himmler was unavailable on Amazon. ([Source: diary_2021])
The entries suggest a pattern of increasing restrictions on Irving's books on Amazon, likely due to the controversial nature of the content. There's a shift from simple sales issues to a perception of deliberate censorship and a subsequent effort to find alternative distribution channels, including exploring printing in Australia and utilizing PDFs. The concern extends beyond mere sales figures, encompassing a broader worry about the control of information and the suppression of dissenting viewpoints.
Distribution Challenges, Censorship, Fonthill Media, Lightning Source Australia
* diary_2021 * diary_2021_temp * diary_2022_jan_jun * diary_2023 * diary_2023 * emails_2023_2024