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The author claims that literature is not a consumer good, but that's wrong for most of 20th century books. This is exactly why author estates are doing this, to
by coliveira 3y ago
The author claims that literature is not a consumer good, but that's wrong for most of 20th century books. This is exactly why author estates are doing this, to maintain the profitability of their products.
- tropdrop 3y agoMinor gripe: there was no one "author." I found it interesting that this was "authored" by WP's Editorial Board. I sense that they wanted to avoid someone specific being dragged to shreds on Twitter (a lot harder to drag an entire editorial board of a publication than an individual). It is a smart move. And I agree with your point, and that it extends well beyond the 20th century back to the day of patrons and benefactors who would support a creative endeavor.