Judge — May 10, 1930 — page 34: what you’re looking at

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The Literary Market WILE conservative book manufac- report less. car 1 including Fannie Hurst, the tone of the industry seems to he one of quiet optimism, The divorce market has remained firm since Jan uary, but the wise money advises atl book dealers to sell ex-wives short. While there is still a demand in the re tail market, the raw product is being produced at such a rate, over-produc tion can hardly be avoided. There is still marked activity in war stocks, but the big houses have floated practically all the preferred issues the public can absorb for some time. Unconfirmed rumors point to a flurry in the y business, as this side vel industry has not been at way to date. re wil! be some sales resistance, cause of the general public's attitude toward sailors, but with co-operation from the censors, naval offerings should furnish some speculative interest. Greenwich Village has hit a low . . level for the year. Over-production Scientific sex hooks have drop| Aid rior quality of the merchan considerably in’ demand. The public dise is given as the reason. still absorbs some quantity but the factory product has not yet superseded the home assembled variety in popula favor. aL pen for careless writers of love notes. Rings a bell when any- thing is written that would sound terrible in court. Biography still a good staple. Ac ceptince leans toward royalty and sex product. There is still some unfortunate price cutting hurting the business and some action was taken by agents to have nufacturers require authors furnish diplomas with their manu an attempt to curtail pro duction. However, these merely signs of growing pains only 1 an expanding industry, 3 tising, bigger and better te manufacturers, —P. L. Notice If you know of any such freak appear on pages 120 and issue, send them to Jenar: | and you will receive $5 for any | that we are able to use. The contributors of the laws ap pearing in this issuc and to whons we have paid $5 cach are: Andrew McClean Parker, Philadel- phia, Pa. Kenneth B. Park, Boston, Mass. George A. Heald, Jr. Spencer, lows Morris Schiffinan, Pass: s. ene bridge, Mass. Mrs, Skillen, Philadel phia, Pa. Joe C. rt, Fort Benning G. K. G. Henry, Chapel Hill, “Courage! Don't jump. The market is rising EDWARD LANGER PEINTING CO, comicbooks.com