Erotica Ignited Book Sales, But Trend is Tough to Sustain - Publishing Perspectives

Erotica Ignited Book Sales, But Trend is Tough to Sustain The Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon is likely an anomaly and though erotica is more than BDSM, it is still tricky to sell, according to authors, publishers and booksellers. Read more »
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Survey: Has the Erotica Phenomenon Flamed Out? Has the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon developed a new mass audience for erotica or was it a once-off that has run its course? Tell us what you think. Read more »
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