Walter BenjaminGenuine polemics approach a book as lovingly as a cannibal spices a baby.
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The love that genuine polemics has for a book is intense. If you are reading this article, there is a good chance that the author is someone who loves books, and loves the industry of publishing. This love concentrates on the hearts of authors, promoters, editors, publishers, and even publishers. When the love of a book comes out in public, it becomes something special.
People can see that there is passion behind it. It’s not an empty passion; it’s full of hope for the future of reading during the time in which we live. It’s hope that makes books special and helps to keep them alive in this world of television and radio.
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