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"In a time when the economy is tight, publishers are managing their inventories closely," Tobin adds. "They don't want to get stuck with inventory that won't sell, so they're making decisions on what to reprint at the last possible moment. Having Dover in-house, and watching it manage its inventory, has given us a greater appreciation for the challenges that other publishers face. We've also learned a lot about product development."