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Originally Posted by JD Gumby
You might not like the *contents* of those books from regular publishers, but the quality (at least for physical books - editing, proofing, and binding) has most likely been a lot better than most of the self-published ones you've encountered.
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Oooh, yes, undoubtedly: The BPHs are without doubt a whole lot better at disguising crap behind slick covers and enticing blurbs. They do a great job with the three-chapter specials, too.
And if they actually bother to *promote* a book that *isn''t* from a name author? Run away as fast as you can...
With self-pubs a crappy story is more often than not given away by a bad cover or a poor blurb. Or both. Critical reading skills pay off when shopping.
Of course, the BPHs also have their share of bad covers and bad copy but that tells you the story was orphaned and even the publisher doesn't believe in it. Worth knowing, too.
Experienced consumers can tell "dubious" material a mile away.