# Algorithm Authoring Man "Writes" 200,000 Books Using Software By Ayman | Published 2008-04-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/man-writes-books-using-software References: [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/14/business/media/14link.html?_r=4&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin) The [New York Times](http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/14/business/media/14link.html?_r=4&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin)reports that Philip M. Parker has written more than 200,000 books with the help of computer software he created; making him, "The most published author in the history of the planet." Parker, a chaired professor of management science at [Insead](http://www.insead.edu), has developed computer algorithms that collect publicly available information on a subject. Then, with help from 60 to 70 computers and six or seven programmers, he transforms the results into books. The books cover a wide range of genres, with most titles being about 150 pages. The books are printed only when a customer buys one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Algorithm Authoring:** Opportunity to develop software that automates the process of generating books and content using computer algorithms. - **Data-driven Publishing:** Potential to create a publishing industry that relies on algorithms and publicly available data to generate a wide range of books. - **On-demand Printing:** Disruptive potential in the printing industry by only printing books when a customer purchases one, reducing inventory costs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Software Development:** Opportunity for software developers to create algorithms and tools specifically designed for generating books and written content. - **Publishing:** Potential for the publishing industry to adopt algorithm-based approaches to generate a variety of books, catering to different niches and interests. - **Printing Services:** Disruptive potential for printing companies to adapt to on-demand printing technologies, reducing overhead costs and optimizing book production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Book Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookai.md) - [AI-Driven Book Writing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-book-writer.md) - [AI Publishing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkitt.md) - [AI Writing Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swift-ai-writer.md) - [AI-Powered E-Book Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebook-generator.md) - [AI Writing Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphai.md) - [AI Writing Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/write-books-with-ai.md) - [AI Book Writing Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-ai-writer.md) - [AI Book Title Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-book-title-generators.md)