negativeSYS.SOURCE: Jacobin• 2026-10-12T18:27:26Z

Corporate Consolidation and the Decline of Mass-Market Paperbacks in the US

#publishing industry #corporate consolidation #book distribution

The article examines the decline of mass-market paperbacks in the US, attributing it to corporate consolidation and strategic shifts by the Big Five publishers rather than declining consumer interest. It critiques the publishing industry's role in reducing accessibility and quality of affordable books, leading to reduced reading habits among the public.

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