Most publishers seem very reluctant to publish short story collections at all; they bring them out in paperback, often disguised as novels. (John Thomas Sladek)

Most publishers seem very reluctant to publish short story collections at all; they bring them out in paperback, often disguised as novels.

John Thomas Sladek

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