Quote by Lev Grossman

One already feels like an anachronism, writing novels in the age of what-ever-this-is-the-age-of, but touring to promote them feels doubly anachronistic. The marketplace is showing an increasing intolerance for the time-honored practice of printing information on paper and shipping it around the country.

One already feels like an anachronism, writing novels in the

Summary

This quote reflects the author's awareness of the changing landscape in the world of literature. They express a sense of feeling outdated, or out of place, as novels are written in an era dominated by rapidly evolving technology. The decline of print and paper-based media is highlighted here, as the author notes the fading tradition of physically distributing books and the diminishing value placed on such practices by the market. This observation suggests a shift towards digital formats and a growing disregard for conventional publishing methods.

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By Lev Grossman

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