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REPORT: B&N was once about to be purchased by W.H. Smith

Meanwhile, what is going on at Barnes & Noble, the almost-last standing national book store chain in the US. Should anything happen to the chain, the book publishing world – and graphic novels with it – would be sent reeling, so hoping the company stays afloat is an anxiety inducing pastime.

And it’s one that hasn’t been made any easier by B&N’s bizarre recent business choices. Controversial…