Bigs Quote by Kazuo Ishiguro
“I think there is a huge difference between writers who have very big sales, and writers who have small sales. Even writers with very high reputations, even Nobel prize winners, often sell in very low figures.”
About This Quote
Commercial success does not always correlate with literary merit or reputation.
In simple terms: Famous writers may sell few books.
Value quality over sales figures.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- author careers
- book marketing
- award considerations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some great works sell poorly?
- How can authors balance art and commerce?
The quote may ignore market dynamics influencing sales.