This Business of Publishing

by Richard Curtis and Richard Curtis

This is a guide to how to survive in the publishing industry's swiftly changing environment. It includes a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the Internet and other technology, and is designed... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1880559986
• ISBN13: 9781880559987
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Allworth Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Essential to understanding how the publishing world works!

Whether you're an author pursuing a deal with a major publisher or trying to decide if self-publishing is for you, This Business of Publishing is essential to understanding how the publishing world works. Curtis examines everything from the method used to sell books to the effects of mergers on editors, writers and agents as well as publishers and bookstores to the effects of technology on all aspects of the industry. This Business of Publishing will aid established authors, aspiring writers, and self-published authors in understanding the business of the book industry therefore helping them plan their career strategy.

Well written book. Excellent information.

Mr. Curtis has been around the publishing business for many years and his commentary shows it. He provides searingly honest information that illuminates "warts and all." At the same time, his love of the industry comes through. And the last chapter is laugh out loud funny - and very telling.