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?
I read that Atlantic piece and think it has plenty of merit. I suppose that corporate decisions were made that made the paperbacks less attractive, but I still believe much of it comes down to the culture of aversion to reading long form text, preferring instead bite-sized diversions from our phones.
I read that Atlantic piece and think it has plenty of merit. I suppose that corporate decisions were made that made the paperbacks less attractive, but I still believe much of it comes down to the culture of aversion to reading long form text, preferring instead bite-sized diversions from our phones.
100% agree on this.
Publisher pooped on the cake, quite obviously, but the shift is real between people and books. and that shows no sign of slowing down.