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Attribution, Legacy and the Risk of “The Start of an Idea”
What happens when decades of creative labour are repackaged as “the start of an idea”? An industry explainer on attribution, acquisition-led growth, and why visible human authorship matters more than ever — especially in the age of AI.
4 min read


Predictions: what lies ahead for the book trade in 2026?
Publishing leaders offer predictions for 2026—AI, audio, BookTok, the Year of Reading. But what if we treated them like Roman chicken-liver omens: not certainty, but judgement? An essay on the real signs, the contradictions, and what growing up might look like for the trade
9 min read


Gravestones and Ghost Jobs: How Britain Forgot to Teach Its Working Class
Why does the white working-class education gap persist? From lost industries and early language delays to poor attendance and a shrinking reading culture, too many pupils are being failed before they begin. This blog explores the causes, and the practical fixes, that could restore dignity, skills and opportunity.
10 min read


Pulped by Progress: From Gutenberg's Press to Generative AI
In 1495, Gutenberg’s printing press rewrote the rules of power, religion, and knowledge - fueling revolutions and reshaping Europe.
6 min read


So You Want to Work in Publishing?
Publishing: a world of book fairs, tote bags, and people who can write an 80,000-word novel but still don’t know how to use Track Changes.
6 min read


Suffering With A Smile
D'ARCY SARDONE 24 Jan 2024 The Hitchcockian Twist in David Salariya's Darkly Humorous World ir The Hitchcockian Twist in David Salariya's...
3 min read
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