I agree that a bookshould be written for its intrinsic value, but it's possible to have an extrinsic value as well: even if you don't sell many it could be a cr

I agree that a bookshould be written for its intrinsic value, but it's possible to have an extrinsic value as well: even if you don't sell many it could be a credibility tool for a consulting or (shudder) 'influencer' campaign.