Serial Publication in England Before 1750

Klappentext This 1957 text was first thorough account of the serial publication of books in the eighteenth century. Zusammenfassung This 1957 text was first thorough account of the serial publication of books in the eighteenth century. Professor Wiles shows how English publishers! first by serialization in newspapers and then by releasing instalments of a work in progress! made new and old books available to a great number of readers. Inhaltsverzeichnis Illustrations; Preface; Note on dates; 1. 'Nimbly through the Nation'; 2. Series, serials, and supplements; 3. The earliest number books (1678-1731); 4. Fascicules in full spate (1732-3); 5. The law and profits; 6. Production, promotion, distribution; 7. For every taste and pocket; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: R. M. Wiles, Wiles R. M.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.03.2012
• EAN: 9780521170680
• ISBN: 978-0-521-17068-0
• No. of pages: 426
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Journalism; England, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, C 1700 To C 1800, Publishing industry & book trade, Publishing and book trade