American Authors and the Literary Marketplace since 1900

American Authors and the Literary Marketplace since 1900
Author: James L. W. West, III
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2011-06-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0812204530

This book examines literary authorship in the twentieth century and covers such topics as publishing, book distribution, the trade editor, the literary agent, the magazine market, subsidiary rights, and the blockbuster mentality.

The End of American Innocence

The End of American Innocence
Author: Henry Farnham May
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 472
Release: 1992
Genre: United States
ISBN: 9780231096539

An historical account of the political and intellectual atmosphere of the USA in the early 20th century, which contends that the old order was being challenged and altered long before World War I. The study examines the ideas and literature of the periods before and after the War.

Intellect and Public Life

Intellect and Public Life
Author: Thomas Bender
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 204
Release: 1997-10
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780801857843

At a time of much unease in academia and among the general public about the relation of intellect to public life, Thomas Bender explores both the 19th-century origins and the 20th-century configurations of academic intellect in the United States. "Bender's positive, generous civil voice injects a soothing dose of optimism into current academic debates . . . ".--AMERICAN QUARTERLY.

Editors on Editing

Editors on Editing
Author: Gerald Gross
Publisher: Grove Press
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1993
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780802132635

An indispensable guide for editors, would-be editors, and especially writers who want to understand the publishing process. In this classic handbook, top professionals write about the special demands and skills necessary for particular areas of expertise--mass market, romance, special markets, and more.