Inside Book Publishing by Giles Clark


Inside Book Publishing
Title : Inside Book Publishing
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ISBN : 0415537177
ISBN-10 : 9780415537179
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 376
Publication : First published January 1, 1988

Now in its fifth edition, Inside Book Publishing remains the classic introduction to the book publishing industry, being both a manual for the profession for over two decades and the bestselling textbook for students of publishing. This new edition has been fully updated to respond to the rapid changes in the market and technology. Now more global in its references and scope, the book explores the tensions and trends affecting the industry, including the growth of ebooks, self-publishing, and online retailing, and new business models and workflows. The book provides excellent overviews of the main aspects of the publishing process, including commissioning, product development, design and production, marketing, sales and distribution. The book remains essential reading for publishing students, those seeking a career in publishing, recent entrants to the industry, and authors seeking an insider’s view. The accompanying website supports the book by providing up-to-date and relevant content.

Inside Book Publishing Reviews

  • Anastasiia Shafran

    Disclaimer: I admit, I skimmed a lot.

    Overall, it was a good book, containing a lot of valuable information about publishing - as a profession and as a process. Sometimes it went way too deep into very particular specifics of the UK and the US markets, with graphs and numbers that I couldn't make the sense of even if I was interested in them. It is, however, worth mentioning, that I read it from a persepctive of a possible author or maybe editor, with less attention to marketing, distribution and profit calculation.

    The information I did find useful was there in abundance: the personal experiences of authors, and case studies of real-life examples really brought the concepts home. Constant repetition of the most important tips for success is also a nice thread to follow - good media presence, "marketability" of an author, high-risk involved...

    It is a kind of book you have on your shelf and you consult when the right time comes. Maybe now I am not very much interested in book distribution, but later on it might be just what I need.

  • Lia

    This book graces you with a thorough insight into the publishing process. It covers a lot of topics from basics of publishing trade and trends to marketing, sales and even self-publishing. It provides PLENTY of content as well as a variety of online resources and useful paperbacks.

    You also get to hear professionals’ point of view and opinions of published authors. They share their experiences and thoughts on how it all went for them, which made this book look human rather than scientific.

  • Abi Whitaker

    Really useful for anyone studying or looking to get into publishing. The top text I’d recommend! Goes through the whole book cycle/every role and explains stuff clearly.

  • Yu

    Very good book, thoroughly described the publishing industry, esp. with a focus on UK. Very updated. Even with a "getting into publishing" chapter in the end.

  • Cara Thurlbourn

    Fantastic guide to the publishing industry. I owned a previous edition, purchased when I started my MA in Publishing at Oxford Brookes, but so much has changed over the past couple of years I recently bought the updated edition. A fantastic start for anyone studying publishing, or for authors who want to understand the inner workings of the industry.

  • Victoria Mottram

    I have now been working in publishing for a year, but I still keep this book in my drawer at work. It is such a useful insight into how a book is produced, published and promoted - essential reading for anyone wanting to break into the industry.