The famous 1962 precedent at the Restrictive Practices Court of the
United Kingdom, 'Books are different,' is still the reasoning
behind many cultural policies around the world, building on
longstanding assumptions surrounding 'the book'. As this suggests,
the 'difference' of the book as a unique form of cultural (rather
than economic) production has acquired a powerful status. But are
books still different? In (somewhat provocatively) asking this
question from a network-oriented and interdisciplinary perspective
(book studies/literary studies), this Element inquires into the
notion of 'difference' in relation to books. Challenging common
notions of 'bibliodiversity,' it reconsiders the lack of diversity
in the publishing industry. It also engages with the diversifying
potentials of the digital literary sphere, offering a case study of
Bernardine Evaristo's industry activities and activism, the Element
concludes with thoughts on bookishness, affect and networked
practice. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge
Core.
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