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


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.
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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.
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