Which pricing strategy has been credited with helping launch numerous debut authors to bestseller status in the last decade?

In the competitive world of book publishing, pricing strategies play a crucial role in determining a book's market success. Publishers employ various pricing models based on format, author reputation, and market positioning. Some approaches have proven more effective than others in launching new authors into the literary spotlight. Test your knowledge about the business side of literature and see if you can identify the pricing strategy that has revolutionized the modern publishing industry.

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Loss leader pricing: Pricing the first book in a series significantly lower (often $0.99-2.99) to hook readers before raising prices on subsequent books
Premium pricing: Setting prices higher ($24.99+) to signal literary quality and critical acclaim for hardcover first editions
Subscription-only model: Making debut novels available exclusively through book club subscriptions before general release
Seasonal surge pricing: Releasing debut novels during holiday seasons at 30-50% above standard price points to capitalize on gift-buying