Inside Book Publishing
Title | Inside Book Publishing PDF eBook |
Author | Giles Clark |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 376 |
Release | 2014-06-27 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1317694457 |
Now in its fifth edition, Inside Book Publishing remains the classic introduction to the book publishing industry, being both a manual for the profession for over two decades and the bestselling textbook for students of publishing.The book remains essential reading for publishing students, those seeking a career in publishing, recent entrants to the industry, and authors seeking an insider's view. The accompanying website supports the book by providing up-to-date and relevant content.This new edition has been fully updated to respond to the rapid changes in the market and technology. Now more global in its references and scope, the book explores the tensions and trends affecting the industry, including the growth of ebooks, self-publishing, and online retailing, and new business models and workflows. The book provides excellent overviews of the main aspects of the publishing process, including commissioning, product development, design and production, marketing, sales and distribution.
Inside Book Publishing
Title | Inside Book Publishing PDF eBook |
Author | Giles Clark |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 396 |
Release | 2019-08-09 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1351265717 |
Now fully revised and updated for its sixth edition, Inside Book Publishing is the classic introduction to the book publishing industry. Giles Clark and Angus Phillips offer authoritative coverage of all sectors of the industry, from commercial fiction and non-fiction to educational publishing and academic journals. They reveal how publishers continue to adapt to a fast-changing and highly interconnected world, in which printed books have proved resilient alongside ebooks and the growth of audio. Major themes are explored, including the development of digital products and the use of social media in book marketing, as well as those that affect publishers’ businesses, such as the rise of internet retailing; rental models for student textbooks; and open access, where academic content is free to the user. Case studies from industry experts give fascinating perspectives on topics such as crowdfunding, self-publishing and how authors can market themselves. The book provides excellent overviews of the main aspects of the publishing process: commissioning authors, product development, design and production, marketing, sales and distribution. As a manual for those in the profession and a guide for the potential publishers of the future, Inside Book Publishing remains a seminal work for anyone with an interest in the industry. It will also be of interest to authors seeking an insider’s view of this exciting industry.
The Shatzkin Files
Title | The Shatzkin Files PDF eBook |
Author | Mike Shatzkin |
Publisher | Mike Shatzkin |
Pages | 469 |
Release | |
Genre | |
ISBN | 0986939706 |
Between Covers
Title | Between Covers PDF eBook |
Author | John William Tebbel |
Publisher | New York : Oxford University Press |
Pages | 536 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
Shortened version of the author's four-volume A history of book publishing in the United States.
The Art and Science of Book Publishing
Title | The Art and Science of Book Publishing PDF eBook |
Author | Herbert Smith Bailey |
Publisher | |
Pages | 252 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN |
A reprint of Bailey's classic first published by Harper and Row in 1970. Contains a new preface (and now on alkaline paper). Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Insider's Guide to Book Publishing Success
Title | The Insider's Guide to Book Publishing Success PDF eBook |
Author | Eric Kampmann |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Authors and publishers |
ISBN | 9780825306877 |
The publishing industry is changing rapidly, and there are more options for authors than ever before. Should you find an agent and search for a traditional publishing deal or consider self-publishing? Should you print hardcover copies or opt for an ebook-only launch? Should you hire a publicist? This easy-to-read, nuts-and-bolts guide covers everything from what to look for in? a contract to how many copies to print. Some of the topics covered are choosing a publishing strategy, the editorial process, design, printing, sales and distribution, marketing and publicity.'
A Place for Wolves
Title | A Place for Wolves PDF eBook |
Author | Kosoko Jackson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | Adopted children |
ISBN | 9781492673651 |
James Mills and his Brazilian boyfriend Tomas must rely on each other as they travel through war-torn Kosovo and try to reunite with their families.