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The Untold Story of Books: A Writer's History of Publishing
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Book publishing remains a mysterious realm for many, even those in it. Here at last is a comprehensive and deeply compelling look at the history of publishing from the origins of book binding to the modern day.
"Bibliophiles will be enthralled." —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Immensely readable." —LIBRARY JOURNAL
From Gutenberg to Amazon, Michael Castleman’s The Untold Story of Books is the first and only history of publishing told from a veteran author’s point of view. Witty, entertaining, and full of remarkable new insights, it is a deeply researched, fascinating history of the idiosyncratic book business—aimed at authors, aspiring authors, booksellers, industry professionals, and everyone who loves to read ...