Among friends : an illustrated oral history of American book publishing & bookselling in the 20th century /

"This 576-page deluxe, hand-numbered volume--a collectible edition limited to a single printing of 1600--pays homage to the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of the book business in the 20th century. In fond recollections of the titles that helped shape our culture, and the people and compani...

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Other Authors: Teacher, Stuart (Editor), Teacher, Janet Bukovinsky (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Hope, Pennsylvania : Two Trees Press, [2023]
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500 |a Contributors: Tom Borders, Carolan Workman, Peter Kindersley, Jane Friedman, Dick Snyder, Chip Gibson, Daniel Halpern, Clyde Anderson, Jim Chandler, David Cully, John Sargent, Betty Prashker, Bruce Harris, John Cassidy, Lloyd Kahn, Joni Evans, Nan Talese, Esther Margolis, Sally Richardson, Constance Sayre, Jean Feiwel, David Godine, Jack Romanos, Nigel Newton, Robert Haft and Gary Hoover. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index. 
505 0 |a Introduction: The accidental profession / Buz Teacher -- Foreword / David McKnight -- 1. The major houses -- 2. Early independent publishers -- 3. Mass market -- 4. Literary independents -- 5. Counterculture publishers -- 6. The new indepenents -- 7. Entrepreneurial independents -- 8. The business of publishing -- 9. Innovations -- 10. Children's books -- 11. Regional booksellers -- 12. National booksellers -- 13. Independent booksellers -- 14. Wholesalers & distribution companies -- 15. Sales reps. 
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