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Dylan Mulvaney, who has experienced a rapid rise to prominence for both their influential social media presence and controversial public persona, has recently delved into publishing with a debut book titled Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer. Despite receiving heavy media promotion that includes interviews on major networks like ABC and Rolling Stone, the book has faced harsh realities in commercialization.
Upon its release, the book plummeted into relative obscurity, ranking far outside the top 500 on Amazon—a disappointing debut that stands in stark contrast to the numerous ploys encouraged by corporate media. Amid heavy promotion, the book reportedly sold only about 300 copies within its initial two days, raising questions about the authenticity of Mulvaney’s audience and influence.