Published Dec 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM EST Updated Dec 07, 2010 at 4:51 PM EST No one has been more surprised by the success of the Kindle than Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. The electronic book reader has become the online retailer's bestselling product. Bezos spoke to NEWSWEEK'S Daniel Lyons about the device, how the Apple tablet might affect it, and the next phase of digital distribution. Excerpts: Lyons: A
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