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Book Industry Rant Notes RLA 01 29 2026

  "The book market as we have known it over the past century, and the centuries leading up to it, is no longer relevant. We are in a state of transition, as a result of many influences unique to our current technological and economic model. But, under scrutiny, the wise publisher will see parallels between what is happening now, and what has happened already, and if that publisher is willing to pivot and change their approach, taking notes from the challenges our predecessors have faced, then we can take a step back, adjust our goals, and reapproach the market with our original intentions intact, but also directed to a more exclusive audience. These people may be more highly educated, though in my experience, not -- they may have more money, though again, in my experience, lack sophistication, -- they may have more specialized interests, though again, in my experience, lack authority -- and they may have a collector's instinct, though, as has proven time and time again, litt...