VALUE OF ANONYMITY
A new publishing house, Carrefour Editions, has opened in Paris, and issued its first book, with the title of "Anonymous." The founders of the business admit in a circular issued to the Press to American citizenship, but refuse further to divulge their identity. "Anonymous" explains the policy which they intend to follow. The strictest anonymity will be observed in all publications. By this means the promoters hope to put an end to the "infernal personality - mongering" which, they say, is such a degrading feature of modern publishing. Many of the greatest works of art in the world, they observe, the Gothic cathedrals of Northern France, the Winged Victory, and the Authorised Version of the Bible are to all intents and purposes anonymous. To-day, it is remarked, more than half of any artist's energy must be employed in gaining and holding recognition for himself. By renouncing his name he will be free to employ his energy in the more congenial task of living the life which suits him best—that is, of course, if the intriusic merit of bis work is sufficient to obtain recognition and enjoy popularity without the support of personal publicity.
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Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 112, 8 November 1930, Page 21
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195VALUE OF ANONYMITY Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 112, 8 November 1930, Page 21
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