Meaning of the word "vanity press" in English

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vanity press

US /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti ˌpres/
UK /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti ˌpres/
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Noun

1.

a publishing house that publishes books at the author's expense and without editorial control, often for a fee

Example:
Many aspiring authors fall prey to vanity presses, hoping to see their work in print.
He decided against using a vanity press and opted for self-publishing instead.
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