Suppose Netflix were to acquire all major publishing houses. Given their historical focus on visual media, would they prioritize adapting books into movies and TV shows, or would they continue to publish books in traditional formats?

Suppose Netflix were to acquire all major publishing houses. Given their historical focus on visual media, would they prioritize adapting books into movies and TV shows, or would they continue to publish books in traditional formats?

What implications would this have for the future of the publishing industry and the nature of literary consumption?