Shouldn't the times in which we live encourage an organic environment for booksellers and authors? It seems that people are craving that feel again, of published works having been won through some extraordinary feat of quality merit . . . sensing lack thereof in a system that doesn't cater to their expectations.
More, below:
Oregon author Ursula Le Guin denounces corporate control of American literature - The Daily Astorian
I'll note that I couldn't enjoy a harsh attitude toward a system that does have open doors; self-publishing, especially digital self publishing, has driven more people to share their voice with outsiders. This is a positive in many regards including the capacity for the very young to more easily envision a path to success on such a level of creativity. I don't think Le Guin was harsh either.
