BooksWho Really Killed Fantasy?Brian NiemeierOct 14, 2025∙ Paid1813ShareHilary Layne of The Second Story released another thoughtful video essay, this time on the history of modern fantasy publishing. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SubscribeHer core claim is as bold as it is accurate: Fantasy isn’t an ancient genre; it’s a modern corporate inve…Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Fandom Pulse.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.