AI-produced books have begun to flood Amazon, whether coloring books or derivative novels. What they’re missing, of course, is an artistic ego
Arts & Letters Daily • 1/24/2026
Summary
AI-produced books are increasingly appearing on Amazon, including coloring books and derivative novels. These books lack an artistic ego.
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