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Making Literature Now (Post*45)

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Book Synopsis: How does new writing emerge and find readers today? Why does one writer's work become famous while another's remains invisible? Making Literature Now tells the stories of the creators, editors, readers, and critics who make their living by making literature itself come alive. The book shows how various conditions—including gender, education, business dynamics, social networks, money, and the forces of literary tradition—affect the things we can choose, or refuse, to read. Amy Hungerford focuses her discussion on literary bestsellers as well as little-known traditional and digital literature from smaller presses, such as McSweeney's. She deftly matches the particular human stories of the makers with the impersonal structures through which literary reputation is made. Ranging from fine-grained ethnography to polemical argument, this book transforms our sense of how and why new literature appears—and disappears—in contemporary American culture.

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Are you curious about the mysterious world of literature and how new writing emerges? Do you ever wonder why some authors become household names while others remain hidden gems? Look no further than Making Literature Now (Post*45). This captivating book takes you on a journey behind the scenes of the literary world, uncovering the secrets of the creators, editors, readers, and critics who bring literature to life.

In Making Literature Now, Amy Hungerford delves into the factors that shape our reading choices. From gender and education to business dynamics and social networks, Hungerford explores how these influences impact what we read and what we dismiss. She goes beyond the mainstream literary landscape to delve into the world of lesser-known traditional and digital literature from smaller presses, such as McSweeney's. This book offers a fresh perspective on the forces that dictate literary reputation in contemporary American culture.

Whether you're an avid reader or an aspiring writer, Making Literature Now is a must-read. Hungerford's meticulous research and keen insights will transform your understanding of the literary landscape. Prepare to be captivated as you uncover the fascinating stories of the makers and the intricate structures that shape the literary world.

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