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Originally Posted by abookreader
I honestly can't remember the last time I discovered a new unknown to me author at a large Chain Bookstore. Now if you want to buy one of James Patterson's 7 current releases sure ... he'll be right by the front door at eye level. Guaranteed. Right next to the calendars, Burt Bees lotions and stuffed bears.
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Exactly. Every sort of media seems to be moving towards a model where 10% of the artists/authors/etc sell 90% of the product.
It always amazes me how such large buildings can have such little selection of books.