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19 June 2020

10:54 PM

19 June 2020

10:54 PM

Since the whole world is in crisis, a crisis in the world of publishing might seem like a niche issue. But something that has been going on at the publishers Hachette is worth noting. Not least as it may be a portent of worse things to come elsewhere.

Earlier this month the publishing house was thrown into turmoil after its most famous author, J.K.

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