The Book World Today: A New Survey of the Making and Distribution of Books in Britain (1) (Routledge Library Editions: Publishing and Printing)

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Synopsis
Originally published in 1957, The Book World Today was the most comprehensive survey yet attempted of the making and distribution of books in Britain at the time. All the main aspects and problems of this complicated process are expounded by men of high standing in their own fields, who wrote from expert knowledge. Anyone who earned their living from books, was likely to find here facts and ideas which were new to them.The book has been edited mainly from the publisher’s point of view, and publishing is given particularly full treatment. But the author, the agent, the booksellers, the librarians and the other contributors state their cases freely, often expressing views which clash, sometimes violently, with those of the publishers. It is this clash of opinion which gives the book its great importance. It would have been challenging, stimulating and of practical value to those inside the trade at the time while others would find in it much of interest. Today it can be read in its historical context.
Copyright:
1957

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
280 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781040431450
Related ISBNs:
9781003660989, 9781040431382, 9781041116554
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
John Hampden
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Language Arts, Communication
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
John Hampden

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