Publishers' Bind.

The article focuses on the declining quality of books marketed as hardcovers, where publishers are increasingly using cheaper, glued bindings instead of traditional sewn ones. It critiques this trend, highlighting how readers often receive lower-quality editions than expected, despite the books bein...

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Publicado en:First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion & Public Life no. 307; pp. 1 - 5
Autor principal: Hochschild, Joshua P.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Institute on Religion & Public Life Nov2020
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Sumario:The article focuses on the declining quality of books marketed as hardcovers, where publishers are increasingly using cheaper, glued bindings instead of traditional sewn ones. It critiques this trend, highlighting how readers often receive lower-quality editions than expected, despite the books being sold as premium products. It also acknowledges the challenges faced by publishers, such as economic pressures and supply chain disruptions.