Now that it's come out that Jonah Lehrer made up several Bob Dylan quotes in his bestselling book Imagine, his publisher has stopped selling the book both in physical and e-book formats. (Although Seattle Public Library has 75 copies, if you're curious.) In addition, if you bought the book, you can get a full refund between now and December 31st. Galleycat has more information:
If you want a refund from the hardcover book, you can take the book back to the bookstore where you bought it.
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