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The Font Wars: A Beauty Revolution in Publishing

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The US State Department just switched from Calibri back to Times New Roman, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is calling it a return to conservative values—proving that even fonts have become politicized in 2026. This cultural shift reveals a massive trend authors need to understand: readers are rebelling against minimalism and craving beauty, tradition, and adornment in everything from architecture to book design. Discover why special edition books with sprayed edges are selling for $100, how the rejection of…

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