publishers and publishing

Kate Mackenzie thinks life can't get any worse, until her tyrannical boss makes her fire the most popular employee in the department, leading to a lawsuit for wrongful termination, and a close encounter with a Manhattan lawyer who embodies everything Kate detests.

Profiles eighteenth-century British children's book publisher John Newbery and lists the winners of the award created in his honor from its inception in 1922 through 2003.

Traces in text and photos the process by which wood, glue, and ink are brought together to make books, covering such aspects as cover design, printing, page trimming, and binding.

Presents the steps taken by a manuscript as it is transformed into a printed book.

Describes the stages in making a book, starting with the writing of the manuscript and the drawing of the pictures, and explaining all the technical processes leading to printed and bound copies.

"Takes a look at the journey of a book, and examines where the ideas come from, how the author writes a book, the role of a publisher, how a book is illustrated, how the book is printed and sold, and finally, how it is read"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an introduction to a career in publishing, describing the different jobs within the industry,including writers, agents, editors, sales representatives, and book designers, providing information on what each profession does, the education requirements and expected salary.

Tips for teachers or writers wanting to get published. Covers magazines, books and journals. Includes media and market lists.

Describes the stages in making a book, starting with the writing of the manuscript and the drawing of the pictures, and explaining all the technical processes leading to printed and bound copies.

Hugh Person, a young publisher sent to interview Mr. R. in Switzerland, falls in love with Armande, whom he steals from a Scandinavian and brings back to New York, and eight years later, after a murder and period of insanity, Hugh returns to Switzerland to figure out his past.