Backorder - 15 - 30 days. BACKORDER
189 ELITE Points earned with this purchase! Earn 250 for a $10 Reward!
Not an ELITE Member? Join ELITE here
Originally published in 1957, The Book World Today was the most comprehensive survey yet attempted of the making and distribution of books in Britain at the time. All the main aspects and problems of this complicated process are expounded by men of high standing in their own fields, who wrote from expert knowledge. Anyone who earned their living from books, was likely to find here facts and ideas which were new to them.
The book has been edited mainly from the publisher’s point of view, and publishing is given particularly full treatment. But the author, the agent, the booksellers, the librarians and the other contributors state their cases freely, often expressing views which clash, sometimes violently, with those of the publishers. It is this clash of opinion which gives the book its great importance. It would have been challenging, stimulating and of practical value to those inside the trade at the time while others would find in it much of interest. Today it can be read in its historical context.
Title: Book World Today A New Survey Of The Making And Distribution Of Books In Britain
Format: Hardback Book
Release Date: 08 Oct 2025
Type: John Hampden
Sku: 3383941
Catalogue No: 9781041116554
Category: Language & Linguistics
![]() |
Help you find exactly what you are looking for, even if you aren't sure yourself! |
![]() |
Track down the hard to find as quickly as possible - if it's available, we will get it! |
![]() |
Deliver fast and friendly service to every customer. |
![]() |
Provide you with the hottest, the latest and a great range. |
![]() |
And if you're not satisified, you can exchange or with a receipt, get your money back - no questions asked! |