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1. Self Published

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   The Role of the Patron
   Early forms of self-publication often relied on wealthy patrons, echoing the patronage systems of the Renaissance. Figures such as Walt Whitman, who financed the first edition of Leaves of Grass (1855) through personal savings and subscriptions, exemplify this initial phase where financial independence was a prerequisite for autonomous distribution. In these historical contexts, the author effectively assumed the role of the publisher, managing typesetting, paper stock selection, and marketing efforts, ofte…