Why doesn't ModernLib cover Post-1970 Modern Library material?

The Modern Library published new titles continuously from 1917 through 1970. The books had sewn blocks, every title was numbered, and they were amazingly inexpensive. And the dust jackets were pretty amazing. The series really lived up to its original intention of providing a fine library of well-made books that anybody could afford.

But starting in 1977 when the series was relaunched, the blocks were perfect bound (that is, glued), the books no longer were numbered, and titles were priced more in line with competitors and no longer were the bargain they used to be. And the dust jackets weren't nearly as attractive.

Thus the quality went down, the price went up, and the charm went out—along with the interest of the Webmaster.

There's an opportunity for somebody to start another Website dealing with post-1970 issues. I'm sure there are collectors who would support such a venture!

Maybe not.

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