Launches are not what they used to be. Before the internet and social media, a book used to be launched by means of an event — much as a young lady was presented at court, I imagine? Not the best comparison, I know; but I love Downtown AbbeyNowadays, a launch is simply a celebration for the author. It doesn’t really serve a purpose as far as the book is concerned.But for me it was essential. For me, the launch was a ritual — as important as a wedding or funeral — in that it marked a significant transition. And in this sense it was like a presentation at court, which would mark a girl’s transition into womanhood and her entry into society at large.
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