Publishers Killed the Paperback, Then Blamed Readers
In 1939, the 25-cent paperback made America a nation of readers, delivering thrillers, classics and Pulitzer-winning books. So why did the Big Five publishers just kill the mass market paperback?
Summary
The article discusses the decline of the mass market paperback, a format that once made literature accessible to millions. It questions the decisions of major publishers and their impact on readers’ choices today.
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