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A lot of proofing and editing goes into books before they are put out, also, the book puts more emphasis on accuracy, not speed, which is the focus of the internet and even magazines.

I do think that some 'do it yourself' journalism can be of negligible value, but likewise, many magazines today tend towards artist promotions rather than truly critical reviews.