Introduction to the Book Business By Barbara Theroux Series Editor: Kate Whouley Contents

Introduction

FROM WRITER TO READER

The Book: Form and Function The Book's Journey The Author The Agent The Publisher The Publication Schedule Basics of Book Production Parts of the Finished Book The Finances of Publishing Distribution The Bookseller Confidence Checklist

BOOKSELLING: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE

Early History of American Bookselling American Bookselling in the Twentieth Century Where Books Are Sold The Tools of Technology Industry-wide Challenges Confidence Checklist

THE BOOK BUSINESS NETWORK

Groups and Associations The American Booksellers Association Regional Booksellers Associations Other Associations and Alliances Trade Press Book Trade Events

Bibliography and Further Reading

About the Author