The Renaissance of Independent Publishing: Small Presses Are Winning
While major publishers consolidate, a new generation of editors is building loyal readerships for bold, unconventional books that the mainstream won't touch.
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Arts, literature, film, music and ideas: the cultural forces shaping society and the creative voices defining our times.
While major publishers consolidate, a new generation of editors is building loyal readerships for bold, unconventional books that the mainstream won't touch.
While major publishers consolidate, a new generation of editors is building loyal readerships for bold, unconventional books that the mainstream won't touch.
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