The Truth About A Publisher
Edition: repr.,
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A candid and authoritative autobiography, The Truth About a Publisher chronicles the remarkable career of Sir Stanley Unwin, one of the twentieth century's most influential figures in the British publishing industry. Unwin presents an insider's account of building and running George Allen & Unwin, the storied house responsible for bringing works by Bertrand Russell, Mahatma Gandhi, and J.R.R. Tolkien to the reading public. Written with wit, frankness, and professional conviction, the memoir details the business philosophies, creative decisions, and personal relationships that shaped a publishing empire across decades of literary and cultural change. Unwin argues passionately for the integrity of the publisher's craft, offering both a personal memoir and a masterclass in the economics and ethics of the book trade. An indispensable read for anyone with a serious interest in publishing history, literary culture, or the personalities behind the books that defined the modern age.
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Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears; price clipped. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact hardcover.
A candid and authoritative autobiography, The Truth About a Publisher chronicles the remarkable career of Sir Stanley Unwin, one of the twentieth century's most influential figures in the British publishing industry. Unwin presents an insider's account of building and running George Allen & Unwin, the storied house responsible for bringing works by Bertrand Russell, Mahatma Gandhi, and J.R.R. Tolkien to the reading public. Written with wit, frankness, and professional conviction, the memoir details the business philosophies, creative decisions, and personal relationships that shaped a publishing empire across decades of literary and cultural change. Unwin argues passionately for the integrity of the publisher's craft, offering both a personal memoir and a masterclass in the economics and ethics of the book trade. An indispensable read for anyone with a serious interest in publishing history, literary culture, or the personalities behind the books that defined the modern age.
