Many publishers have entered into contractual agreements with book retailers only permitting them to sell their books withing certain geographical areas. I live in France, my first language is English. I have fallen foul of these agreements and have taken the matter up with my Euro MP's alleging such contracts are a restriction on the free movement of goods throughout the EU. I have had sympathetic responses. However, I hold out little hope of rapid change as the contracts are currently being upheld.
The problem is not peculiar to Europe as I have found USA retailers who will not supply me.
The only solution is to shop around the many book suppliers until you find one who will supply you. I use retailers in Australia, Canada, USA and the UK.
