The Publishing Business: A Guide to Starting Out and Getting on

by Melanie Ramdarshan Bold and Kelvin Smith

Book Overview

Are you considering a career in the world of publishing, or do you simply want to understand more about the industry? If so, The Publishing Business will take you through the essential publishing activities performed in the editorial, rights, design, production, sales and marketing departments. International examples from across the industry, from children's books to academic monographs, demonstrate key responsibilities at each stage of the publishing process and how the industry is adapting to digital culture. This 3rd edition has been updated with more on the role of social media, self-publishing, independent publishers, audio books, the rise of poetry and non-fiction, and how the industry is facing up to challenges of sustainability, inclusivity and diversity. Beautifully designed and full of insight and advice from practitioner interviews, this is an essential introduction to a dynamic industry.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350259381
• ISBN13: 9781350259386
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 10.6"