ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 2|32 pages

The development of modern trade publishing

chapter 6|11 pages

The author

chapter 7|27 pages

Commissioning

chapter 9|32 pages

Design and production 192

chapter 10|34 pages

Marketing

chapter 11|24 pages

Sales and distribution 255

chapter 12|18 pages

Rights sales

chapter 13|16 pages

The sales channels for books in the UK

chapter 14|15 pages

Getting into publishing