Quote by Andrew Vachss

I believe my publisher has shown a great deal of faith in me over a lot of years but I'm not prepared to be so arrogant to say that the long-term literary value of my work would compensate them for a financial failure.

I believe my publisher has shown a great deal of faith in me

Summary

In this quote, the author expresses gratitude and respect for their publisher's continued support and belief in their abilities. However, they also acknowledge their own humility by refraining from arrogantly assuming that the artistic and literary value of their work would be enough to compensate for any financial losses experienced by the publisher. It demonstrates the author's recognition of the interconnectedness of art and commerce, demonstrating their willingness to consider the financial implications of their work alongside its creative worth.

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By Andrew Vachss

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