Oprah's book publishing company, Harpo Books, has had a significant impact on the book publishing industry, and is known for changing the face of publishing in several ways.
One of the ways in which Harpo Books has changed the face of publishing is through the success of Oprah's book club. The books she selected for her book club often became best-sellers, and her endorsement of a book could greatly increase its sales. This led to publishers taking notice and submitting more books to Oprah's book club in the hopes of getting her endorsement, which in turn led to an increase in the number of books being published and promoted.
Harpo Books also helped to promote and publish works by new and established authors, particularly those who were previously unknown to a wide audience. This helped to diversify the books that were being published and promoted, and gave a platform for underrepresented voices in the industry. This helped to change the face of publishing by promoting diversity and inclusivity.
Additionally, Harpo Books played a role in the democratization of literature by promoting self-help and memoirs, which were often seen as "lesser than" in the literary world. Through Oprah's platform, these genres were given a new level of respect and credibility, which helped to change the face of publishing by promoting these genres as legitimate forms of literature.
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