Oh, sure, that's a valuable service. But it's definitely one that's bloated by way more salaries in the current model than are really needed. Moreover, this is

Oh, sure, that's a valuable service. But it's definitely one that's bloated by way more salaries in the current model than are really needed. Moreover, this is the internet age. People develop direct relationships with people who write things they like. You don't need a publisher to tell you that you'll want to read, say, Paul Graham's book.