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The Untold Story of Books

By Michael Castleman

The Untold Story of Books Media & Communication

The Untold Story of Books

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"From Gutenberg to Amazon, Michael Castleman's [book] is the first and only history of publishing told from a veteran author's point of view. ... It is a deeply researched ... history of the idiosyncratic book business--aimed at authors, aspiring authors, booksellers, industry professionals, and everyone who loves to read books. Organized into three distinct book businesses, all defined by the evolution of printing, [it] explores how each new book business upended its predecessor, forcing authors, publishers, and booksellers to adapt to ever-changing circumstances. It's a story full of surprises: why did books become favored Christmas presents? Because of a poem written in 1823. Why is New York the nation's publishing capital? Because of the Erie Canal. Why are book endorsements called 'blurbs?' Because of a satirist's joke in 1907. And why is copyright often an illusion? Because publishing was founded on book piracy, which today is easier and more rampant than ever"--
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
271
Release Date:
2024-07-02
Publication Date:
2024-07-02
Publisher:
Unnamed Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1961884089
ISBN13:
9781961884083
Weight:
274 g
Height:
137 cm
Width:
205 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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