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TikTok parent ByteDance is shutting down its short-lived book publisher

The TikTok parent company ByteDance started a book publisher in 2023, but it's already shutting it down.

TikTok parent ByteDance’s book publisher 8th Note Press is closing up shop, according to a report from The Bookseller. Through its #BookTok community, TikTok has become an irreplaceable engine for publishers to drive book sales; even self-published authors have found unprecedented success by capturing a viral moment on TikTok. TechCrunch Space Every Monday, gets you up to speed on the latest advances in aerospace.

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