The Truth About A Publisher
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Mark Haddon
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Allen & Unwin , 1960
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
UnknownThe Truth About a Publisher by Sir Stanley Unwin presents a compelling autobiographical account within the nonfiction and publishing history genre. Unwin chronicles his foundational role in establishing George Allen and Unwin Ltd, detailing the evolution of British publishing through the first half of the twentieth century. He illustrates the inner workings of the trade, from author relations to international publishing diplomacy, and argues for the cultural significance of the publisher’s role in shaping intellectual discourse. Drawing on decades of experience, he uncovers the challenges and triumphs of building a publishing house that championed voices like Bertrand Russell, Gandhi, and J.R.R. Tolkien. Unwin’s narrative instructs aspiring publishers and historians alike, offering a rare insider’s perspective on the mechanics and ethics of literary commerce
Author: Mark Haddon
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Allen & Unwin , 1960
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
UnknownThe Truth About a Publisher by Sir Stanley Unwin presents a compelling autobiographical account within the nonfiction and publishing history genre. Unwin chronicles his foundational role in establishing George Allen and Unwin Ltd, detailing the evolution of British publishing through the first half of the twentieth century. He illustrates the inner workings of the trade, from author relations to international publishing diplomacy, and argues for the cultural significance of the publisher’s role in shaping intellectual discourse. Drawing on decades of experience, he uncovers the challenges and triumphs of building a publishing house that championed voices like Bertrand Russell, Gandhi, and J.R.R. Tolkien. Unwin’s narrative instructs aspiring publishers and historians alike, offering a rare insider’s perspective on the mechanics and ethics of literary commerce