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Re:Why We Are Self-Publishing the Aviary Cookbook by thaumasiotes on Sunday May 14, 2017 @06:09PM (#14337827)
> While a weighty tome may literally feel like it's worth a hefty premium

If you asked me what about a big cookbook with glossy pictures would make it cost more than a regular book, I'd go with the glossy pictures, not the mass.

Re:Why We Are Self-Publishing the Aviary Cookbook by coldtea on Monday May 15, 2017 @05:47AM (#14340334)
The mass implies both many pages and/or high quality heavier paper, both of which are more expensive.