Hype: Bestsellers and Literary Culture
Helgason, Jon / Kärrholm, Sara / Steiner, Ann
Best-sellers are the books that sell well, are read by large numbers of people, and are widely talked about in the media and among readers. Yet there has been little research on the creation, reception, and cultural and social significance of best-sellers. Recognising that popular narratives play an important role in the lives of millions of readers, this book looks closely at the literature so many people read. As global market phenomena, sit...