Desperation and dishonesty have always struck me as guiding forces of publishing.

Truer words were never spoken. I think you're right on the money about that.

And right now I think the publishing industry is reaping what it's sewn over the last few years. Desperation and dishonesty never pan out in the long run. Just ask Bernard Madoff and Rod Blagojevich about where being desperate, dishonest, and more focused on money than being good at what you do gets you.