All Authors Are Equal: The Publishing Life Of Fredric Warburg 1936-1971
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All Authors Are Equal is a candid and authoritative memoir chronicling over three decades in the life of one of Britain's most influential publishers, Fredric Warburg. From 1936 to 1971, Warburg's imprint at Secker & Warburg became synonymous with bold, uncompromising literary choices — publishing giants such as George Orwell, Günter Grass, and Simone de Beauvoir at a time when such decisions were far from commercially safe. Written with wit and frankness, the book presents an insider's account of the publishing world, detailing the fierce battles over manuscripts, the delicate relationships between publisher and author, and the financial precariousness that shadowed even the most celebrated literary houses. A compelling blend of cultural history and personal memoir, it stands as an essential document for anyone passionate about twentieth-century literature and the art of bringing great writing into print.
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Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very Good, with minor wear to edges and corners. Page Condition: Good, slight tanning consistent with age. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Firm and intact. No stickers or library stamps visible.
All Authors Are Equal is a candid and authoritative memoir chronicling over three decades in the life of one of Britain's most influential publishers, Fredric Warburg. From 1936 to 1971, Warburg's imprint at Secker & Warburg became synonymous with bold, uncompromising literary choices — publishing giants such as George Orwell, Günter Grass, and Simone de Beauvoir at a time when such decisions were far from commercially safe. Written with wit and frankness, the book presents an insider's account of the publishing world, detailing the fierce battles over manuscripts, the delicate relationships between publisher and author, and the financial precariousness that shadowed even the most celebrated literary houses. A compelling blend of cultural history and personal memoir, it stands as an essential document for anyone passionate about twentieth-century literature and the art of bringing great writing into print.
