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This volume explores problems concerning the series, national
development and the national canon in a range of countries and
their international book-trade relationships. Studies focus on
issues such as the fabrication of a national canon, and on the book
in war-time, the evolution of Catholic literature, imperial
traditions and colonial libraries.
Volume 60 includes: Martin Hollender: "An Ideen fehlt es mir ja
nie, nur an Geld." Die Berliner BuchhAndlerin Tilly Meyer
(1904--1978) und ihre Dahlemer BA1/4cherstube; Anneliese Schmitt:
Die ehemalige Franziskanerbibliothek zu Brandenburg an der Havel.
Rekonstruktion -- Geschichte -- Gegenwart; Kerstin Reichwein:
Deutsche Musikalienverlage wAhrend des Nationalsozialismus;
Jonathan Green: Marginalien und Leserforschung anhand der
Schedelschen Weltchronik; Ludwig Gieseke: Die kursAchsische Ordnung
fA1/4r BuchhAndler und Buchdrucker von 1594. Reviews: Blick hinter
die Fassade der Macht. Aktuelle Biographien A1/4ber zwei
Leitfiguren des NS-Staates (Jan-Pieter Barbian); "Diese
merkwA1/4rdige Verbindung von Freund und GeschAftsmann ...."
Anmerkungen zu Carl Zuckmayers Briefwechsel mit seinem Verleger
Gottfried Bermann Fischer 1935--1977 (Susanne Buchinger);
Verlagsgeschichten (Monika Estermann).
In the 1940s and '50s, comic books were some of the most
popular-and most unfiltered-entertainment in the United States.
Publishers sold hundreds of millions of copies a year of violent,
racist, and luridly sexual comics to Americans of all ages, until a
1954 Senate investigation led to a censorship code that nearly
destroyed the industry. But this was far from the first time the US
government actively involved itself with comics-it was simply the
most dramatic manifestation of a long, strange relationship between
high-level policy makers and a medium that even artists and writers
often dismissed as a creative sewer. In Pulp Empire, Paul S. Hirsch
uncovers the gripping untold story of how the US government both
attacked and appropriated comic books to help wage World War II and
the Cold War, promote official-and clandestine-foreign policy, and
deflect global critiques of American racism. As Hirsch details,
during World War II-and the concurrent golden age of comic
books-government agencies worked directly with comic book
publishers to stoke hatred for the Axis powers while simultaneously
attempting to dispel racial tensions at home. Later, as the Cold
War defense industry ballooned-and as comic book sales reached
historic heights-the government again turned to the medium, this
time trying to win hearts and minds in the decolonizing world
through cartoon propaganda. Hirsch's groundbreaking research weaves
together a wealth of previously classified material, including
secret wartime records, official legislative documents, and caches
of personal papers. His book explores the uneasy contradiction of
how comics were both vital expressions of American freedom and
unsettling glimpses into the national id-scourged and repressed on
the one hand and deployed as official propaganda on the other. Pulp
Empire is a riveting illumination of underexplored chapters in the
histories of comic books, foreign policy, and race.
The Craft of Editing offers a rare insight into the unique dynamic
between author and editor. In this illuminating book, Adnan
Mahmutovic and Lucy Durneen lead a cohort of industry experts to
bring transparency to the mystique that often surrounds the craft
and practice of editing. Using genuine case studies from published
works - including annotated manuscripts - this book prepares
writers for potential dialogue and critique from editors. The Craft
of Editing follows the journey from rough draft to publication, an
essential part of any writing experience, while showing the
singular and authentic approach each editor takes. Using original
pitches, debates, emails, and instant messages to shed light on the
collaboration between authors and editors, The Craft of Editing is
an indispensable tool to creative writers and students alike.
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This volume includes contributions from the conference 'Buch und
Bibliothek als WissensrAume', e.g.: Margaret M. Smith: 'From
Manuscript to Print: Early Design Changes'; Oliver Duntze: 'Text
und Kommentar in juristischen Drucken der FrA1/4hen Neuzeit';
Renate Wittern-Sterzel: 'Die PrAsentation des anatomischen Wissens
im Buch des 16. Jahrhunderts'; Ulrich Johannes Schneider: 'Der Ort
der BA1/4cher in der Bibliothek und im Katalog am Beispiel von
Herzog Augusts WolfenbA1/4tteler BA1/4chersammlung'; Alfredo
Serrai: 'Bibliothekarische Kataloge als Spiegel und Instrumente von
Wissensordnungen in der FrA1/4hen Neuzeit'. Further: 'Electronic
Publishing und E-Commerce im Buchhandel. Ein Forschungsbericht
fA1/4r den Publikationszeitraum 1995 bis 2004' (Volker Titel).
Since the 2016 U.S. presidential election, concerns about fake news
have fostered calls for government regulation and industry
intervention to mitigate the influence of false content. These
proposals are hindered by a lack of consensus concerning the
definition of fake news or its origins. Media scholar Nolan Higdon
contends that expanded access to critical media literacy education,
grounded in a comprehensive history of fake news, is a more
promising solution to these issues. The Anatomy of Fake News offers
the first historical examination of fake news that takes as its
goal the effective teaching of critical news literacy in the United
States. Higdon employs a critical-historical media ecosystems
approach to identify the producers, themes, purposes, and
influences of fake news. The findings are then incorporated into an
invaluable fake news detection kit. This much-needed resource
provides a rich history and a promising set of pedagogical
strategies for mitigating the pernicious influence of fake news.
This book tells you how to build a successful freelance business
around supplying publishing services. The publishing industry
depends on freelancers: writers and editors, proofreaders and
designers, PR and typesetters. For those in the know, there is a
wealth of opportunities on offer. Graduates, retired professionals,
in-house editors, career-changers - more and more people are taking
the plunge and going freelance. You can succeed as a freelancer in
publishing, and this book shows you how. It includes top tips;
insider knowledge and case studies; information on how to market
yourself, deal with finance and find out what your clients are
looking for - plus invaluable insights from other successful
freelancers and industry experts. Contents: Acknowledgements;
Introduction; What's this book about?; Who's this book for?; Why
did we write this book?; Who are the authors?; How do I use this
book?; How can I find out more about freelancing?; 1. Suits You,
Sir?; Having the necessary ability; Drawing on experience; Thinking
about qualifications; Loving your job; Donning your business cap;
Being your own boss; Dealing with financial uncertainty; Handling
technology; Coping with ebb and flow; Organizing your workload;
Handling rejection; Being a people-person; Working from home;
Balancing home and work; Considering your health; 2. Setting Up
Shop; Considering your timing; Checking that you will be
self-employed; Determining your business structure; Registering as
self-employed; Setting up Class 2 National Insurance payments;
Choosing a business name; Preparing your work environment; 3.
Running Your Business; Protecting yourself with terms and
conditions; Setting clear boundaries: the project agreement;
Signing confidentiality agreements; Understanding copyright;
Safeguarding your data; Managing your workload; Keeping happy,
healthy, and productive; Going in-house; Evolving your business;
Taking time off; Summary; 4. Money, Money, Money; Setting your
rates; Charging clients; Getting paid on time; Deducting business
expenses; Filing your tax return; Paying your taxes; Opening a
business bank account; Finding help; 5. Marketing Your Business;
Defining your marketing strategy; Representing your business;
Sending mailshots; Building your own website; Selling yourself;
Working for free; 6. Keeping Up with the Kids: Digital Marketing;
Getting ranked; Socializing virtual-style; Going viral; Paying for
the privilege; Maintaining your digital presence; Blogging for your
supper; Seeing is believing; Over to the experts: The freelancer's
guide to building their reputation on the internet; Case study:
Creative marketing; 7. Working with Frenemies; Collaborating with
your competitors; Researching your competition; Establishing
contact; Passing the buck; Branching out; Finding a mentor;
Motivating each other; Ranting about rates; Working together; Case
study: Contacts, contacts, contacts; 8. Dealing with Different
Types of Clients; Taking a professional approach; Accepting and
following the brief; Being friendly - to a point; Dealing with
difficult clients; Working with different clients; Case study:
Standing in the author's shoes; Case study: Seeing clients from
both sides of the fence; 9. Exploring All Avenues; Which is the
best role for you?; Choosing your freelance role; Over to the
experts; 10. Inspirational Stories; A journey through publishing;
The accidental freelancer; Calling all freelancers!; Is it
catching? Viral and digital marketing in the book world; If at
first you don't succeed...; Useful Contacts; Index.
Americans of all political persuasions fear that "free speech" is
under attack. This may seem strange at a time when legal
protections for free expression remain strong and overt government
censorship minimal. Yet a range of political, economic, social, and
technological developments have raised profound challenges for how
we manage speech. New threats to political discourse are
mounting-from the rise of authoritarian populism and national
security secrecy to the decline of print journalism and public
trust in experts to the "fake news," trolling, and increasingly
subtle modes of surveillance made possible by digital technologies.
The Perilous Public Square brings together leading thinkers to
identify and investigate today's multifaceted threats to free
expression. They go beyond the campus and the courthouse to
pinpoint key structural changes in the means of mass communication
and forms of global capitalism. Beginning with Tim Wu's inquiry
into whether the First Amendment is obsolete, Matthew Connelly,
Jack Goldsmith, Kate Klonick, Frederick Schauer, Olivier Sylvain,
and Heather Whitney explore ways to address these dangers and
preserve the essential features of a healthy democracy. Their
conversations with other leading thinkers, including Danielle Keats
Citron, Jelani Cobb, Frank Pasquale, Geoffrey R. Stone, Rebecca
Tushnet, and Kirsten Weld, cross the disciplinary boundaries of
First Amendment law, internet law, media policy, journalism, legal
history, and legal theory, offering fresh perspectives on
fortifying the speech system and reinvigorating the public square.
This is the first volume of a book series dedicated to "Qualitative
and Quantitative Analysis of Scientific and Scholarly
Communication". Fighting plagiarism is a the top priority for STM
publishing. A practical guide will importantly contribute to the
awareness of the relevant communities, bringing to the surface the
basic rules and examples from the literature.
What would an anatomy of the book look like? There is the main
text, of course, the file that the author proudly submits to their
publisher. But around this, hemming it in on the page or enclosing
it at the front and back of the book, there are dozens of other
texts-page numbers and running heads, copyright statements and
errata lists-each possessed of particular conventions, each with
their own lively histories. To consider these paratexts-recalling
them from the margins, letting them take centre stage-is to be
reminded that no book is the sole work of the author whose name
appears on the cover; rather, every book is the sum of a series of
collaborations. It is to be reminded, also, that not everything is
intended for us, the readers. There are sections that are solely
directed at others-binders, librarians, lawyers-parts of the book
that, if they are working well, are working discreetly, like a
theatrical prompt, whispering out of the audience's ear-shot Book
Parts is a bold and imaginative intervention in the fast growing
field of book history: it pulls the book apart. Over twenty-two
chapters, Book Parts tells the story of the components of the book:
from title pages to endleaves; from dust jackets to indexes-and
just about everything in between. Book Parts covers a broad
historical range that runs from the pre-print era to the digital,
bringing together the expertise of some of the most exciting
scholars working on book history today in order to shine a new
light on these elements hiding in plain sight in the books we all
read.
This book offers systematic instruction and evidence-based guidance
to academic authors. It demystifies scholarly writing and helps
build both confidence and skill in aspiring and experienced
authors. The first part of the book focuses on the author's role,
writing's risks and rewards, practical strategies for improving
writing, and ethical issues. Part Two focuses on the most common
writing tasks: conference proposals, practical articles, research
articles, and books. Each chapter is replete with specific
examples, templates to generate a first draft, and checklists or
rubrics for self-evaluation. The final section of the book counsels
graduate students and professors on selecting the most promising
projects; generating multiple related, yet distinctive,
publications from the same body of work; and using writing as a
tool for professional development. Written by a team that
represents outstanding teaching, award-winning writing, and
extensive editorial experience, the book leads
teacher/scholar/authors to replace the old "publish or perish"
dictum with a different, growth-seeking orientation: publish and
flourish.
"Intertextuality" is the overarching idea that all texts and
conversations are linked to other texts and conversations, and that
people create and infer meanings in discourse through making and
interpreting these links. Intertextuality is fundamentally
connected to metadiscourse; when a person draws on or references
one text or conversation in another (intertextuality), they
necessarily communicate something about that text or conversation
(metadiscourse). While scholars have long recognized the
interrelatedness of these two theoretical concepts, existing
studies have tended to focus on one or the other, leaving
underexplored the specific ways in which these phenomena are
intertwined at the micro-interactional level, especially online,
and for what purposes. This interactional sociolinguistic study
contributes to filling this gap by demonstrating how specific
intertextual linking strategies, both linguistic (e.g., word
repetition, deictic pronouns) and multimodal (e.g., emojis,
symbols, and GIFs), are mobilized by posters participating in
online weight loss discussion boards. These strategies serve as a
resource to accomplish the metadiscursive activities, targeted at
various levels of discourse, through which participants construct
shared understandings, negotiate the group's interactional norms,
and facilitate engagement in the group's primary shared activity:
exchanging information about, and providing support for, weight
loss, healthful eating, and related issues. By rigorously applying
the perspective of metadiscourse in a study of intertextuality,
Intertextuality 2.0 offers important new insights into why
intertextuality occurs and what it accomplishes: it helps people
manage the challenges of communication.
Jack London (1876-1916) is one of the most popular American authors
in the world today. Two novels, The Call of the Wild and White
Fang, are regarded as literary classics and have never been out of
print. His forty-four published books, and hundreds of short
stories and essays have been translated into more than 100
languages and hailed by critics worldwide. A vigorous self-promoter
and the kind of media celebrity we would recognize today, London
was America's first novelist to earn more than one million dollars
a year from his writing (in today's currency). Call of the Atlantic
reveals a side of London's life that has been largely overlooked by
academics and critics, yet is essential to understanding the
character, drive, and success of this extraordinary man - namely,
London's publishing odyssey overseas. Joseph McAleer considers how
London achieved international fame, and the part that he played in
engineering his own success. What makes London's dealings overseas
especially interesting is that he made his own decisions, unlike
many of his contemporaries who depended upon the good will of their
agents and publishers. Through correspondence, McAleer reveals
London's conversations and transactions, as well as the
misunderstandings caused when letters (which could take up to three
weeks to arrive) crossed in the mail. Emotions ran high, as did the
constant need for money, and the picture that emerges of London is
not a pretty one. It was his way or nothing as he played what he
called the 'writing game' right through to his premature death,
aged forty.
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