Literary publishing in the twenty-first century / edited by Travis Kurowski, Wayne Miller & Kevin Prufer.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Miller, Wayne, 1976- editor.

Prufer, Kevin, editor.

Kurowski, Travis, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Literature publishing--United States--History--21st century.

Literature publishing.

Authorship--History--21st century.

Authorship.

Authors and publishers--United States--History--21st century.

Authors and publishers.

History.

United States.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xii, 295 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis, Minnesota : Milkweed Editions, 2016.

Summary:

"Gutenberg's invention of movable type in the fifteenth century introduced an era of mass communication that permanently altered the structure of society. While publishing has been buffeted by persistent upheaval and transformation ever since, the current combination of technological developments, market pressures, and changing reading habits has led to an unprecedented paradigm shift in the world of books. Bringing together a wide range of perspectives - industry veterans and provocateurs, writers, editors, and digital mavericks - this invaluable collection reflects on the current situation of literary publishing, and provides a road map for the shifting geography of its future: How do editors and publishers adapt to this rapidly changing world? How are vibrant public communities in the Digital Age created and engaged? How can an industry traditionally dominated by white men become more diverse and inclusive? Mindful of the stakes of the ongoing transformation, Literary Publishing in the 21st Century goes beyond the usual discussion of 'print vs. digital' to uncover the complex, contradictory, and increasingly vibrant personalities that will define the future of the book"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Reading the tea leaves : notations on the changing look of the literary / Sven Birkerts

The ends of the book : reading, economies, and publics / Matthew Stadler

The Amazon effect / Steve Wasserman

The self-hating book critic / Jessa Crispin

The view from a university press / Donna Shear

Poetry in translation : hemispheric perspectives / Gabriel Bernal Granados, Kristin Dykstra, & Roberto Tejada

VIDA: an interview with Erin Belieu / Erin Belieu

19 things : more thoughts on the future of fiction / John O'Brien

Hold the damn door open : idealism is no currency / Megan M. Garr

Diversity is not enough : race, power, publishing / Daniel José Older

Comics publishing / Douglas Wolk

The art of agenting : an interview with Chris Parris-Lamb / Chris Parris-Lamb & Jonathan Lee

The open refrigerator / Gerald Howard

A culture of competition : some notes on writing contests & literary publishing / Kevin Larimer

Coming to Milkweed Editions / Daniel Slager

The overnight success of Lookout Books / Emily Louise Smith

The Southern review at eighty / Jessica Faust & Emily Nemens

What is the business of literature? / Richard Nash

The future value of a literary publisher / Jane Friedman.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781571313546

1571313540

OCLC:

921865621