"The Postman as a Businessman" is a literary exploration from the famous American writer William Dean Howell, in which he demonstrates a unique combination of literary creativity and entrepreneurship. The author examines the role of the writer in society, his relationship to money and material values, as well as the influence of commercial aspects on creativity. Through the prism of various examples and the analysis of success and failure stories, the book reveals to the reader the complex aspects of combining a passion for words and the need to ensure one's livelihood. "The postcard man as a businessman" is a work that will interest everyone who is interested in literature, entrepreneurship and the relationships between them.