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Who Really Killed Fantasy?

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Brian Niemeier
Oct 14, 2025
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Hilary Layne of The Second Story released another thoughtful video essay, this time on the history of modern fantasy publishing.

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Her core claim is as bold as it is accurate: Fantasy isn’t an ancient genre; it’s a modern corporate inve…

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