While there are many variations of book clubs in a social sense – from local library gatherings to online societies to highly organised ‘Oprah’ meetings – the business of Book Clubs revolves primarily around the subscription-based method of selling and buying books. These clubs operate on a number of different levels such as educational publications […]
In 2007, the world’s largest trade book publisher, the Random House Group, turned over $603 million (£279 million) – more than the entire economy of many small countries. As modern publishing continues to evolve in to an enormous business, it is the printed book which remains the cornerstone of the industry’s income. However, as the […]
Book production has long been considered the work of publishing houses operating for profit. If they can sell it, they will publish. If it won’t sell enough copies, in a short enough time, then it’s likely to be rejected. This project investigates alternatives to the traditional publishing house for authors who take it upon themselves […]
The history, and consequently the future, of publishing is linked intrinsically to the biography of the modern world. From hand bills produced using movable type to eBooks delivered over the Internet, the ability of the publishing house to innovate and assimilate ensures its prosperity. Major events, intertwined with the role of the publisher, have borne […]
This paper could also be titled, ‘How to read a manuscript, jot down quotes, words and phrases with swift appeal, atmosphere, sense of character, hints of mystery, and recognition of place then bundle it all together in a rational and exciting way so that whoever picks up the book and reads the blurb thinks, ‘I […]
Over the past forty years author, editor and publisher, Chester Eagle has had the pleasure of working with some of Australia’s most influential publishing figures, including Max Brown, Vane Lindesay, Diana Gribble, and Hilary McPhee. Born in the 1930s, young Chester attended Finley State School for six years, then had another six in Melbourne. Chester […]