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ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 12: Publications of 1981 (Paperback,... ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 12: Publications of 1981 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1984)
H. Vervliet
R8,299 Discovery Miles 82 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This twelfth volume of ABHB (Annual bibliography of the history of the printed book and libraries) contains 3333 records, selected from some 2000 periodicals, the list of which follows this introduction. They have been compiled by the National Committees of the following countries: Italy Australia Austria Luxembourg Belgium The Netherlands Poland Bulgaria Canada Portugal Denmark Rumania Finland South Africa France Spain German Democratic Republic Switzerland German Federal Republic USA Great Britain USSR Hungary Yugoslavia Ireland (Republic of) Spain and Latin America have partially been covered through the good of fices of an American colleague. Benevolent readers are requested to signal the names of bibliographers and historians from countries not mentioned above, who would be willing to co-operate to this scheme of international bibliographic collaboration. The editor will greatly appreciate any communication on this matter. Subject As has been said in the introduction to the previous volumes, this bibliography aims at recording all books and articles of scholarly value which relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of the arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic, social and cultural VIII INTRODUCTION environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation, and description. Of course, the ideal of a complete coverage is nearly impossible to attain. However, it is the policy of this publication to include missing items as much as possible in the forthcoming volumes. The same applies to countries newly added to the bibliography."

ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 17: Publications of 1986 (Paperback,... ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 17: Publications of 1986 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988)
H. Vervliet
R8,331 Discovery Miles 83 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This seventeenth volume of ABHB (Annual bibliography of the history of the printed book and libraries) contains 4239 records, selected from some 2000 periodicals, the list of which follows this introduction. They have been compiled by the National Committees of the following countries: Arab countries Latin America Luxembourg Australia Austria The Netherlands Norway Belgium Bulgaria Poland Portugal Canada Denmark Rumania South Africa Finland France Spain German Democratic Republic Sweden German Federal Republic Switzerland Great Britain Turkey Hungary USA Iran USSR Ireland (Republic of) Yugoslavia Italy Latin America, the Arab and Near-Eastern countries are being covered through the good offices of American colleagues. Benevolent readers are requested to signal the names of bibliographers and historians from countries not mentioned above, who would be willing of international bibliographic collaboration. to co-operate to this scheme The editor will greatly appreciate any communication on this 11" tt.er. Subject As has been said in the introduction to the previous volumes, this bibliography aims at recording all books and articles of scholarly value which relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of the arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic, social and cultural VIII INTRODUCTION environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation, and description. Of course, the ideal of a complete coverage is nearly impossible to attain. However, it is the policy of this publication to include missing items as much as possible in the forthcoming volumes. The same applies to countries newly added to the bibliography.

Workstations and Publication Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987): Rae Earnshaw Workstations and Publication Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987)
Rae Earnshaw
R1,506 Discovery Miles 15 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Review Office automation and associated hardware and software technologies are producing significant changes in traditional typing, printing, and publishing techniques and strategies. The long term impact of current developments is likely to be even more far reaching as reducing hardware costs, improved human-computer interfacing, uniformity through standardization, and sophisticated software facilities will all combine together to provide systems of power, capability and flexibility. The configuration of the system can be matched to the requirements of the user, whether typist, clerk, secretary, scientist, manager, director, or publisher. Enormous advances are currently being made in the areas of publication systems in the bringing together of text and pictures, and the aggregation of a greater variety of multi-media documents. Advances in technology and reductions in cost and size have produced many 'desk-top' publishing systems in the market place. More sophisticated systems are targeted at the high end of the market for newspaper production and quality color output. Outstanding issues in desk-top publishing systems include interactive editing of structured documents, integration of text and graphics, page description languages, standards, and the human-computer interface to documentation systems. The latter area is becoming increasingly important: usability by non-specialists and flexibility across application areas are two current concerns. One of the objectives of current work is to bring the production of high quality documents within the capability of naive users as well as experts.

Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 19: Publications of 1988 and additions from the... Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 19: Publications of 1988 and additions from the preceding years (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990)
H. Vervliet
R2,921 Discovery Miles 29 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This eighteenth volume of ABHB (Annual bibliography o/the history o/the printed book and libraries) contains 4046 records, selected from some 2000 periodicals, the list of which follows this introduction. They have been compiled by the National Committees of the following countries: Latin America Arab countries Australia Luxembourg Austria The Netherlands Belgium Norway Bulgaria Poland Canada Portugal Denmark Rumania Finland South Africa France Spain German Democratic Republic Sweden German Federal Republic Switzerland Great Britain USA Hungary USSR Ireland (Republic of) Yugoslavia Italy Latin America and the Arab countries are being covered through the good offices of American and British colleagues. Benevolent readers are requested to signal the names of bibliographers and historians from countries not mentioned above, who would be willing to co-operate to this scheme of international bibliographic collaboration. The editor will greatly appreciate any communication on this matter. Subject As has been said in the introduction to the previous volumes, this bibliography aims at recording all books and articles of scholarly value which relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of the arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic, social and cultural VIII INTRODUCTION environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation, and description. Of course, the ideal of a complete coverage is nearly impossible to attain. However, it is the policy of this publication to include missing items as much as possible in the forthcoming volumes. The same applies to countries newly added to the bibliography.

ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 18: Publications of 1987 and additions from... ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 18: Publications of 1987 and additions from the preceding years (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989)
H. Vervliet
R5,622 Discovery Miles 56 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This eighteenth volume of ABHB (Annual bibliography oj the history oj the printed book and libraries) contains 3921 records, selected from some 2000 periodicals, the list of which follows this introduction. They have been compiled by the National Committees of the following countries: Arab countries Latin America Luxembourg Australia Austria The Netherlands Belgium Norway Bulgaria Poland Portugal Canada Denmark Rumania Finland South Africa France Spain German Democratic Republic Sweden German Federal Republic Switzerland Great Britain USA Hungary USSR Ireland (Republic ot) Yugoslavia Italy Latin America and the Arab countries are being covered through the good offices of American colleagues. Benevolent readers are requested to signal the names of bibliographers and historians from countries not mentioned above, who would be willing to co-operate to this scheme of international bibliographic collaboration. The editor will greatly appreciate any communication on this matter. Subject As has been said in the introduction to the previous volumes, this bibliography aims at recording all books and articles of scholarly value which relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of the arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic, social and cultural INTRODUCTION VIII environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation, and description. Of course, the ideal of a complete coverage is nearly impossible to attain. However, it is the policy of this publication to include missing items as much as possible in the forthcoming volumes. The same applies to countries newly added to the bibliography.

The Content Machine - Towards a Theory of Publishing from the Printing Press to the Digital Network (Paperback): Michael Bhaskar The Content Machine - Towards a Theory of Publishing from the Printing Press to the Digital Network (Paperback)
Michael Bhaskar
R526 R497 Discovery Miles 4 970 Save R29 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Publishing is in crisis. Publishing has always been in crisis, but today s version, fuelled by the digital boom, has some frightening symptoms. Trade publishers see their mid-lists hollowed, academic customers face budgetary pressures from higher education spending cuts, and educational publishers encounter increased competition across their markets. But over the centuries, forced change has been the norm for publishers. Somehow, they continue to adapt.

This ground-breaking study, the first of its kind, outlines a theory of publishing that allows publishing houses to focus on their core competencies in difficult times while building a broader notion of what they are capable of. Tracing the history of publishing from the press works of fifteenth-century Germany to twenty-first-century Silicon Valley, via Venice, Beijing, Paris and London, The Content Machine offers a new understanding of media and literature, analysing their many connections to technology and history. In answer to those who insist that publishing has no future in a digital age, this book gives a rejuvenated identity to this ever-changing industry and demonstrates how it can survive and thrive in a period of unprecedented challenges."

Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 9: Publications of 1978 and additions from the... Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 9: Publications of 1978 and additions from the preceding years (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1982)
H. Vervliet
R5,587 Discovery Miles 55 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation, and description. Of course, the ideal of a complete coverage is nearly impossible to attain. However, it is the policy of this publication to include missing items as much as possible in the forthcoming volumes. The same applies to countries newly added to the bibliography. Excluded are books and articles on modern technical processes. The history of techniques not primarily connected with book production is only admitted if the publication in question has a bearing on the history of the book, e.g. engraving is only admitted in its book-illustration context. Only items of a scholarly nature are recorded. Of course, there may be good reasons for including a minor paper on a less well-known person or item; however, the Members of the Editorial Board are requested to avoid reporting a mass of ephemeral and popular literature on the great names of the profession, which adds nothing to our knowledge of the subject. Moreover the subject is limited in time. The terminus a quo is the date of birth of the printed book (Korea, Gutenberg), in the first half of the fif teenth century. Studies on manuscripts, papermaking, bookbinding, etc., prior to that date are not reported. They remain the subject for other bibliographies, such as the Bulletin codicologique, published in Scriptorium. An exception is made in favour of early blockprinting in the Far East and of palaeographical material of importance for the history of type design."

ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 8: Publications of 1977 and additions from... ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 8: Publications of 1977 and additions from the preceding years (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981)
H. Vervliet
R1,587 Discovery Miles 15 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This eighth volume of ABHB (Annual bibliography of the history of the printed book and libraries) has been delayed considerably, firstly by economic problems, arising from its low circulation figures, secondly by its automation. None of both problems were easy to tackle. But it is hoped that by now at least the major difficulties have been solved. Certainly, some less elegant alternatives were allowed into this volume, which more or less is to be considered as a trial. We will endeavour to eliminate these peculiarities in the next volumes. Nevertheless, the impatient reader is asked to bear in mind the scale of effort which was accomplished and which includes aspects of automatic indexing, automatic filing, automatic transliteration, automatic layout, and the use of a computerized multi script typography. It is expected that this effort will lead to a more accurate and a more rapid publication of the future volumes. It will allow the members of the National Committees and the Editor to concentrate their attention more on matters of contents. This volume contains about 3200 records, selected from some 1700 periodicals, the list of which follows this introduction.

Book Wars - The Digital Revolution in Publishing (Hardcover): John B. Thompson Book Wars - The Digital Revolution in Publishing (Hardcover)
John B. Thompson
R2,382 R1,462 Discovery Miles 14 620 Save R920 (39%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book tells the story of the turbulent decades when the book publishing industry collided with the great technological revolution of our time. From the surge of ebooks to the self-publishing explosion and the growing popularity of audiobooks, Book Wars provides a comprehensive and fine-grained account of technological disruption in one of our most important and successful creative industries. Like other sectors, publishing has been thrown into disarray by the digital revolution. The foundation on which this industry had been based for 500 years - the packaging and sale of words and images in the form of printed books - was called into question by a technological revolution that enabled symbolic content to be stored, manipulated and transmitted quickly and cheaply. Publishers and retailers found themselves facing a proliferation of new players who were offering new products and services and challenging some of their most deeply held principles and beliefs. The old industry was suddenly thrust into the limelight as bitter conflicts erupted between publishers and new entrants, including powerful new tech giants who saw the world in very different ways. The book wars had begun. While ebooks were at the heart of many of these conflicts, Thompson argues that the most fundamental consequences lie elsewhere. The print-on-paper book has proven to be a remarkably resilient cultural form, but the digital revolution has transformed the industry in other ways, spawning new players which now wield unprecedented power and giving rise to an array of new publishing forms. Most important of all, it has transformed the broader information and communication environment, creating new challenges and new opportunities for publishers as they seek to redefine their role in the digital age. This unrivalled account of the book publishing industry as it faces its greatest challenge since Gutenberg will be essential reading for anyone interested in books and their future.

The Printing Ink Manual (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988): Robert Leach The Printing Ink Manual (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988)
Robert Leach
R4,277 Discovery Miles 42 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Printing Ink Manual was first published in 1961 under the auspices of the Society of British Printing Ink Manufacturers with the object of providing an authoritative work on printing ink technology. This, the fourth edition, continues that purpose and presents a comprehensive study of the current 'state of the art' in the ink industry. For those starting in the printing ink industry it is a textbook dealing with all aspects of the formulation and manufacture of printing ink. For the ink technician it is a practical manual and useful source of reference. For printers and users of printed material the manual supplies helpful information on the nature and behaviour of ink both on the printing press and as the finished print. Readers with a little scientific knowledge will have no difficulty in using the manual. but as in previous editions, sufficient chemistry and physics have been introduced to assist the advanced technician and research scientist.

ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 11: Publications of 1980 and additions from... ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 11: Publications of 1980 and additions from the preceding years (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1984)
H. Vervliet
R8,297 Discovery Miles 82 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This eleventh volume of ABHB (Annual bibliography of the history of the printed book and libraries) contains 3144 records, selected from some 2000 periodicals, the list of which follows this introduction. They have been compiled by the National Committees of the following countries: Australia Italy Austria Luxembourg Belgium The Netherlands Bulgaria Poland Canada Portugal Denmark Rumania Finland South Africa France Spain German Democratic Republic Switzerland German Federal Republic USA Great Britain USSR Hungary Yugoslavia Ireland (Republic of) Spain and Latin America have partially been covered through the good of fices of an American colleague. Benevolent readers are requested to signal the names of bibliographers and historians from countries not mentioned above, who would be willing to co-operate to this scheme of international bibliographic collaboration. The editor will greatly appreciate any communication on this matter. Subject As has been said in the introduction to the previous volumes, this bibliography aims at recording all books and articles of scholarly value which relate to the history of the printed book, to. the history of the arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic, social and cultural INTRODUCTION VIII environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation, and description. Of course, the ideal of a complete coverage is nearly impossible to attain. However, it is the policy of this publication to include missing items as much as possible in the forthcoming volumes. The same applies to countries newly added to the bibliography."

ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - VOLUME 10: PUBLICATIONS OF 1979 and additions from... ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - VOLUME 10: PUBLICATIONS OF 1979 and additions from the preceding years (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983)
H. Vervliet
R5,594 Discovery Miles 55 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This tenth volume of ABHB (Annual bibliography of the history of the printed book and libraries) contains 3275 records, selected from some 2000 periodicals, the list of which follows this introduction. They have been compiled by the National Committees of the following countries: Australia Italy Austria Luxembourg Belgium The Netherlands Bulgaria Poland Canada Portugal Denmark Rumania Finland South Africa France Spain German Democratic Republic Switzerland German Federal Republic USA Great Britain USSR Hungary Yugoslavia Ireland (Republic of) Spain and Latin America have partially been covered through the good of fices of an American colleague. Benevolent readers are requested to signal the names of bibliographers and historians from countries not mentioned above, who would be willing to co-operate to this scheme of international bibliographic collaboration. The editor will greatly appreciate any communication on this matter. Subject As has been said in the introduction to the previous volumes, this bibliography aims at recording aH books and articles of scholarly value which relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of the arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic, social and cultural VIII INTRODUCTION environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation, and description. Of course, the ideal of a complete coverage is nearly impossible to attain. However, it is the policy of this publication to include missing items as much as possible in the forthcoming volumes. The same applies to countries newly added to the bibliography."

Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 31 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original... Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 31 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2006)
Department of Information & Collections
R8,423 Discovery Miles 84 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries aims at recording articles of scholarly value which relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic social and cultural environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation and description.

ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 16: Publications of 1985 (Paperback,... ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 16: Publications of 1985 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988)
H. Vervliet
R8,325 Discovery Miles 83 250 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This sixteenth volume of ABHB (Annual bibliography oj the history oj the printed book and libraries) contains 3858 records, selected from some 2000 periodicals, the list of which follows this introduction. They have been compiled by the National Committees of the following countries: Arab countries Latin America Australia Luxembourg Austria The Netherlands Belgium Norway Bulgaria Poland Canada Portugal Denmark Rumania Finland South Africa France Spain German Democratic Republic Sweden German Federal Republic Switzerland Great Britain USA Hungary USSR Ireland (Republic of) Yugoslavia Italy Latin America and the Arab countries are being covered through the good offices of American colleagues. Benevolent readers are requested to signal the names of bibliographers and historians from countries not mentioned above, who would be willing to co-operate to this scheme of international bibliographic collaboration. The editor will greatly appreciate any communication on this matter. Subject As has been said in the introduction to the previous volumes, this bibliography aims at recording all books and articles of scholarly value which relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of the arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic, social and cultural VIII INTRODUCTION environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation, and description. Of course, the ideal of a complete coverage is nearly impossible to attain. However, it is the policy of this publication to include missing items as much as possible in the forthcoming volumes. The same applies to countries newly added to the bibliography.

ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 14: Publications of 1983 and additions from... ABHB Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 14: Publications of 1983 and additions from the preceeding years (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985)
H. Vervliet
R5,613 Discovery Miles 56 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This fourteenth volume of ABHB (A nnual bibliography oj the history oj the printed book and libraries) contains 3936 records, selected from some 2000 periodicals, the list of which follows this introduction. They have been compiled by the National Committees of the following countries: Australia Italy Austria Luxembourg Bclgium The Netherlands Bulgaria Poland Canada Portugal Denmark Rumania Finland South Africa France Spain and Latin Amcrica German Democratic Republic Switzerland German Federal Republic USA Great Britain USSR Hungary Yugoslavia Ireland (Republic of) Spain and Latin America have partially been covered through the good of fices of American colleagues. Benevolent readers are requested to signal the names of bibliographers and historians from countries not mentioned above, who would be willing to co-operate to this scheme of international bibliographic collaboration. The editor will greatly appreciate any communication on this matter. Subject As has been said in the introduction to the previous volumes, this bibliography aims at recording all books and articles of scholarly value which relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of the arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic, social and cultural VIII INTRODUCTION environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation, and description. Of course, the ideal of a complete coverage is nearly impossible to attain. However, it is the policy of this publication to include missing items as much as possible in the forthcoming volumes. The same applies to countries newly added to the bibliography."

Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 29: Publications of 1998 and additions from the... Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 29: Publications of 1998 and additions from the preceding years (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002)
Dept. of Special Collections of the Koninklijke Bibliotheek; Contributions by The Committee of Rare Books and Manuscripts of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
R5,703 Discovery Miles 57 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries records articles of scholarly value that relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic, social and cultural environment involved in their production, distribution, conservation and description.

Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 30: Publications of 1999 and additions from the... Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries - Volume 30: Publications of 1999 and additions from the preceding years (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004)
Dept. of Special Collections of the Koninklijke Bibliotheek
R8,505 Discovery Miles 85 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries aims at recording articles of scholarly value which relate to the history of the printed book, to the history of arts, crafts, techniques and equipment, and of the economic social and cultural environment, involved in its production, distribution, conservation and description.

Creating an Undergraduate Literary Journal - A Production Guide for Students and Faculty (Paperback): Audrey Colombe Creating an Undergraduate Literary Journal - A Production Guide for Students and Faculty (Paperback)
Audrey Colombe
R668 Discovery Miles 6 680 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

University literary journals allow students to create their own venue for learning, have a hands-on part of their development in real-world skills and strive towards professional achievement. But producing an undergraduate literary magazine requires commitment, funding and knowledge of the industry. This practical guide assists students and faculty in choosing a workable structure for setting up, and then successfully running, their own literary publication. Whether the journal is print or online, in-house or international, Creating an Undergraduate Literary Journal is a step-by-step handbook, walking the reader through the process of literary journal production. Chapters focus on: defining the journal; the financial logistics; editing the journal; distribution; and what could come next for a student writer-editor after graduation. The first book of its kind to offer instruction directly to those running university-based literary magazines, this book includes insights from former editors, advisers, students and features an extensive list of active student-run literary magazines key literary organizations for writers/ editors who serve literary publications. From Audrey Colombe, faculty adviser on the award-winning Glass Mountain magazine from the University of Houston, this is a text for both newcomers and those more informed on the production process to help them navigate through a successful publishing experience.

Editing across Media - Content and Process for Print and Online Publication (Paperback): Ross F. Collins Editing across Media - Content and Process for Print and Online Publication (Paperback)
Ross F. Collins
R1,140 R921 Discovery Miles 9 210 Save R219 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Requirements for professional media editing have undergone enormous technological change. Editors still edit copy. But today they do much more. Mass media editors must demonstrate skills from computerised pagination to social media monitoring, from image manipulation to Search Engine Optimisation. The need for editing skills is reaching far beyond traditional journalism and into all areas of mass media, from newspapers to strategic communication. Public relations practitioners are expected to edit. Even advertising creative professionals must edit. And journalists taking on new roles as social media editors need to understand editing at the speed of digital media. This textbook aims to prepare university-level students for these expanded editing roles in an age of convergence. Thirteen authors representing more than two centuries of collective media experience examine both traditional editing roles and new editing needs to meet the demand of a changing industry. While many mass media students will not become professional editors, this textbook assumes nearly all will need competent editing knowledge to produce products of professional quality. Editing, the authors believe, remains a bedrock skill for all students who hope to be successful in the mass media.

Women and Letterpress Printing 1920-2020 - Gendered Impressions (Paperback): Claire Battershill Women and Letterpress Printing 1920-2020 - Gendered Impressions (Paperback)
Claire Battershill
R498 Discovery Miles 4 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This Element analyses the relationship between gender and literary letterpress printing from the early 20th century to the beginning of the 21st. Drawing on examples from modernist writer/printers of the 1920s to literary book artists of the early 21st, it offers a way of thinking about the feminist historiography of printing as we confront the presence and particular character of letterpress in a digital age. This Element is divided into four sections: the first, 'Historicizing' traces the critical histories of women and print through to the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The second section, 'Learning,' offers an analysis of some of the modes of discourse and training through which women and gender minorities have learned the craft of printing. The third section, 'Individualizing' offers brief biographical vignettes. The fourth section, 'Writing,' focuses on printers' own written reflections about letterpress. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Thomas East and Music Publishing in Renaissance England (Hardcover): Jeremy L. Smith Thomas East and Music Publishing in Renaissance England (Hardcover)
Jeremy L. Smith
R4,851 Discovery Miles 48 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In the London of Shakespeare and William Byrd, Thomas East was the premier, often exclusive, printer of music. As he tells the story of this influential figure in early English music publishing, Jeremy Smith also offers a vivid overall portrait of a bustling and competitive industry, in which composers, patrons, publishers, and tradesmen sparred for creative control and financial success. It provides a truly comprehensive study of music publishing and a new way of understanding the place of musical culture in Elizabethan times. In addition, Smith has compiled the first complete chronology of East's music prints, based on both bibliographical and paper-based evidence.

Archiv fur Geschichte des Buchwesens, Band 67, Archiv fur Geschichte des Buchwesens (2012) (German, Hardcover): Ursula... Archiv fur Geschichte des Buchwesens, Band 67, Archiv fur Geschichte des Buchwesens (2012) (German, Hardcover)
Ursula Rautenberg, Ute Schneider
R4,834 Discovery Miles 48 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Archiv fur Geschichte des Buchwesenspublishes academic articles and source editions, and covers all subjects connected with books and their history. In addition to reviews, Volume 67 will include amongst others an article about Gustav Freytag and Collecting in Historism and a research report about recent publications about the history of publishing houses."

Godly Reading - Print, Manuscript and Puritanism in England, 1580-1720 (Hardcover): Andrew Cambers Godly Reading - Print, Manuscript and Puritanism in England, 1580-1720 (Hardcover)
Andrew Cambers
R2,831 Discovery Miles 28 310 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This innovative study explores the history of Puritanism and the history of reading in the long seventeenth century. Drawing on a wide range of significant but understudied source materials, it seeks to advance our understanding of Puritan or 'godly' culture by examining the place of reading within that culture between c.1580 and 1720. In contrast to long-standing claims about the connections between advanced Protestantism and emergent individualism and interiority, the book demonstrates the importance of communal and public forms of reading in the practice of godly piety. Andrew Cambers employs a novel framework, based around the spaces and places of early modern reading, to offer a revised understanding of the nature of Puritanism and of the practice and representation of reading during the period. Moving beyond existing interpretations, Godly Reading opens up fresh discussions and debates about the nature of early modern reading and religion.

Edmund Husserl Bibliography (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1999): Steven Spileers Edmund Husserl Bibliography (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1999)
Steven Spileers
R2,922 Discovery Miles 29 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This bibliography contains the publications of Husserl and the main secondary literature on Husserl, from Husserl's earliest publication (1887) till today (1997). As the collection of material was conduded in lune 1997, the list of publications for the year 1997 is of course incomplete. In this bibliography publications in the following languages have been induded: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch - for both primary and secondary literature. Since this bibliography has been based primarily on the consultation of the induded documents (and not restricted to copying already existing bibliographies), it was not possible to indude publications in languages other than those mentioned. The bibliography has been constructed in the following way: 1. The list of Husserl's works and secondary literature by individual authors is preceded by a list of all edited volumes in which a text by or on Husserl is published. This list is ordered chronologica11y and runs from 1921 ti11 1997 (inclusive). Edited volumes of the same year are classified according to language, and this in the order mentioned above: German, English, French, etc. Edited volumes with a title in more than one language are classified according to the above order of languages (this of course concerns only the title of the edited volume, not the title(s) of the individual contributions). This order is maintained throughout the other parts of the bibliography.

The Foundations of Marketing Practice - A history of book marketing in Germany (Paperback): Ronald Fullerton The Foundations of Marketing Practice - A history of book marketing in Germany (Paperback)
Ronald Fullerton
R1,372 Discovery Miles 13 720 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Between 1815 and 1890, the German book market experienced phenomenal growth, driven by German publishers' dynamic entrepreneurial attitude towards developing and distributing books. Embracing aggressive marketing on a large scale, they developed a growing sense of what their markets wanted. This study, based almost entirely upon primary sources including over seventy years of trade newspapers, is an in depth account of how and why this market developed-decades before there was any written theory about marketing. This book is therefore about both marketing practice and marketing theory. It provides a uniquely well-researched account of how markets were developed in very sophisticated ways long before there was a formal discipline of marketing: for example, German publishers used segmentation at least 150 years before the first US articles on the subject appeared. Much of their experience was also shared by the UK and US book markets through international interactions between booksellers and other businessmen. All scholars of marketing will find this historical account a fascinating insight into markets and marketing, This will also be of interest to social historians, scholars of German history, book trade and book trade historians.

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