What is Little, Brown and Company Burn?

Little, Brown and Company is a well-known publishing house that has been in the business of publishing books for over 100 years. In 1952, they launched a program called the Little, Brown and Company Burn, which was essentially a program that allowed publishers to burn unsold copies of books in order to reclaim the paper used to print them.

The program was particularly popular with pulp fiction publishers who would often produce large quantities of books that wouldn't sell very well. By allowing publishers to burn these books, they were able to reclaim the paper used to print them and reuse it to print new books. This not only saved money, but also helped to reduce waste.

The practice of book burning has always been controversial, and understandably so given the history of censorship and propaganda. However, the Little, Brown and Company Burn was not a political act, but rather a practical one with the aim of reducing waste and recycling materials.

It's worth noting that the program is no longer in use today, as the publishing industry has evolved and adapted to new technology and printing techniques. However, the Little, Brown and Company Burn remains an interesting footnote in the history of the publishing industry and a reminder of the many ways in which publishers have tried to adapt to changing times and market conditions.