Why can't I Gift an iBook from the iTunes Store?

I noticed that for some reason Books within the iTunes Store don't seem to have the Gift option.
Apps, Music, Movies, TV Shows, even Audio Books can be gifted.
Why is this?

Why should the publishers even have to agree to it? It's none of their business, just like it's none of their business (nor do they have to agree) if I buy a physical book from a bookstore and give it as a gift.

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