I disagree. A major mark of quality (other than the writing) is the paper it's printed on, and the publishers often pick the poor, yellowing, easy-tearing newsprint paper, almost newsprint quality.
Then they stick a hardback cover on it and sell it for £££.
Come on publishers, if I pay decent dosh for a book, hardback or soft, don't skimp on this.
I disagree. A major mark of quality (other than the writing) is the paper it's printed on, and the publishers often pick the poor, yellowing, easy-tearing newsprint paper, almost newsprint quality.
Then they stick a hardback cover on it and sell it for £££.
Come on publishers, if I pay decent dosh for a book, hardback or soft, don't skimp on this.