Introduction People and publishing: who does what in book publishing? Chapter-by-chapter 1. Fundamentals of publishing A very short of history of publishing Why finance matters The relationship between different parts of industry Preparing for a future in publishing The global and local fundamentals Case study: Bertelsmann and PenguinRandomHouse Interview: Cathy Wells, HR Director, Hachette Book Group Summary 2. The publishing ecosystem Varieties of publication- markets and audiences Print and ebooks Journals, magazines and newspapers Who adds value to the publishing process Case study: Amazon and EBSCO Interview: Maria Vassilopoulos, Business Development Manager, The Bookseller Summary 3. Writers, readers and intermediaries Authors, illustrators, creators and their rights Agents and other gatekeepers Network and opinion formers Channels to readers and buyers Case study: Frankfurt Book Fair Interview: Ashleigh Gardner, Head of Partnerships, Wattpad Interview: Caroline Walsh, Literary Agent, David Higham Associates Summary 4. Editorial process Policy and planning: list building and market niches Commissioning: research, reputation and funds Contractual matters: formats and co-editions Editorial work: from submissions to publication Case study: A Guide for Dummies Interview: Anne Meadows, Commissioning Editor, Granta and Portobello Books Summary 5. Design and production Platforms and formats appropriate for the content Scheduling the publication process Controlling costs and establishing prices Case study: Horrible Histories Interview: Alex Bell, Production Programme Manager, Dorling Kindersley Summary 6. Print and digital publishing Choosing from a variety of media and formats Legalities of publishing in a wired world Digital workflow and software standard Communication for print and e-publications Case study: print and digital at the university presses Interview: Eric Huang, Development Director, Made in Me Summary 7. Rights How different rights developed Range of rights Who is involved in selling rights Case study: The rights potential of children's books Interview: Jason Bartholomew, Rights Director, Hodder & Stoughton Summary 8. Marketing, Sales and Distribution Marketing Communication through promotion and publicity Managing budgets and schedules Using feedback to monitor success Case study: Persephone Books Interview: Ian Lamb, Head of Children's Marketing and Publicity, Bloomsbury Publishing Summary Conclusion Glossary Bibliography and resources The publishing year: book fairs and other major publishing events Index Picture credits and acknowledgements
