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Originally Posted by QuantumIguana
The closest analogy seems to be the current music world. It's so much easier to produce and distribute music than it was in the 70's. It's cheap and easy to make CDs; many bands will sell them at their shows. Plus, they can sell their music in MP3 format, without needing a record label.
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It's a good analogy, also with regard to the quality. With music you can tell if it was mixed professionally, and with books you can (usually) tell if it was edited professionally. The option to get your art out there without depending on a publisher or label is ultimately a good thing, but for the consumer it can also be a bit of a curse.