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"An irresistible book about Grub Street, authorship and the literary marketplace."―Washington Post Book World Jason Epstein has led arguably the most creative career in book publishing during the past half-century. He founded Anchor Books and launched the quality paperback revolution, cofounded the New York Review of Books, and created of the Library of America, the prestigious publisher of American classics, and The Reader's Catalog, the precursor of online bookselling. In this short book he discusses the severe crisis facing the book business today―a crisis that affects writers and readers as well as publishers―and looks ahead to the radically transformed industry that will revolutionize the idea of the book as profoundly as the introduction of movable type did five centuries ago.
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Are you a literature enthusiast eager to unravel the secrets of the book publishing industry? Look no further! Introducing "Book Business: Publishing Past, Present, and Future" - an irresistible book that takes you on a journey through Grub Street, authorship, and the literary marketplace. Don't just take our word for it, the Washington Post Book World hails it as an absolute must-read!
Written by industry legend Jason Epstein, this book is a testament to his unparalleled career spanning over half a century. Epstein's contributions to the world of publishing are unrivaled, from founding Anchor Books and launching the quality paperback revolution to co-founding the prestigious New York Review of Books. He is also the mastermind behind the Library of America, publisher of American classics, and The Reader's Catalog, the precursor of online bookselling.
In this engaging read, Epstein shares his profound insights into the severe crisis gripping the book business today. This crisis impacts not only writers and publishers but also avid readers like yourself. However, fear not! Epstein is also a visionary, and he sets his sights on the future. He paints a vivid picture of the radically transformed industry that awaits us, an industry that will revolutionize the very idea of a book, much like the introduction of movable type did five centuries ago.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary literary adventure! Broaden your knowledge, gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the publishing industry, and discover the dazzling prospects that lie ahead. Click here to embark on this exciting journey with "Book Business: Publishing Past, Present, and Future"!
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