How are children's picturebook proposals chosen? What characteristics promise success? How much input do the artist-authors have once their proposals have been accepted by a publisher? The dynamic process of producing picturebooks is charmingly revealed through interviews with those directly involved from start to finish (including two galleries devoted to displaying the art). Compiled from interviews with editors, art directors, and production managers from both British (e.g., Anderson Press, Victor Gollancz, and Walker Books) and American publishers (e.g., Farrar, Straus, and Giroux; Houghton Mifflin, Candlewick Press, and Random House), this book reveals how the creative process works within the business of publishing. The interviews with reviewers and booksellers help provide a well-rounded perspective.
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Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Who decides which picture books will be published, or how many copies will be printed? The authors attempt to shed light on such questions through conversations with the people responsible for the making, reviewing, and selling of these books. The interviews took place several years ago, necessitating frequent notes about changes since that time, which underscores the state of flux in the publishing industry. The book is best when the subjects speak for themselves. Attempts by the authors to summarize responses are awkward and often hint at something interesting being left out. There are redundancies of opinion and references to the more technical aspects of publishing are not explained, assuming some prior knowledge. The chapters on book houses and review journals will, however, be of interest to librarians and students wanting to gain insight into the world of publishing. An index gives access to the people and titles mentioned in the text as well as to subject areas.
Karen James, Louisville Free Public Library, KY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Karen James, Louisville Free Public Library, KY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"a book for all students of children's literature...it would make a valuable addition to any college library" -- School Library Association
"a great discussion of the creative process and of the creators.... If you're involved with children's books, you will be fascinated by this book" -- Ohioana Quarterly
"reveals the secrets of picture-book publishing...both British and American experts" -- American Libraries
"a great discussion of the creative process and of the creators.... If you're involved with children's books, you will be fascinated by this book" -- Ohioana Quarterly
"reveals the secrets of picture-book publishing...both British and American experts" -- American Libraries
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