Magazine Editing Second Edition: How To Develop and Manage A Successful Publication [Paperback]

John Morrish (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 21, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0415303818 | ISBN-13: 978-0415303811 | Edition: 2

Magazine Editing examines and explains the job of the magazine editor in both its journalistic and managerial aspects. Written by an experienced journalist and former editor, it draws upon the experiences of a number of magazine professionals who were interviewed during the research for this book.
Approaching the editorial role from a practical perspective, this book provides advice on such areas as:
* Becoming an editor
* Working with publishers
* Creating a successful editorial strategy
* Managing the editorial team
* Design and Production issues
* Drawing up an editorial budget
* The Legal Framework
* New Technology and on-line publishing
John Morrish's book will serve as an introduction to aspiring, newly-appointed and experienced editors.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Technical communicators thinking about becoming magazine editors will find Morrish's book helpful.
No1, Vol. 52; Pg. 86; ISSN: 0049-3155
–Tom Warren, Technical Communication, 02/2005

About the Author

John Morrish is a freelance writer, editor, and journalism trainer. He is the former editor of Time Out, commissioning editor on the Telegraph Magazines and sub-editor on Private Eye. He writes regularly for the Daily Telegraph and Independent Sunday and writes the Telegraph's 'Frantic Semantics' column.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (August 21, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415303818
• ISBN-13: 978-0415303811
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #706,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inside a successful magazine, April 15, 2004

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Mr B J Hennessy (London) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magazine Editing Second Edition: How To Develop and Manage A Successful Publication (Paperback)

As a freelance journalist and author I have read many books on writing for magazines and editing them. This one gives the clearest account I have seen of the different ways a magazine editor relates to staff and freelance writers and how he/she commissions, guides and gets the best out of them.

Morrish is a writer and editor of much experience and it shows. He is able to illuminate the different premises that writers and editors work from and explain how those differences can be turned to creative account in a successful magazine. He explains graphically how the editor combines the various management skills required

No aspect of magazine management and production is omitted. The book is highly recommended to anyone working or wanting to work in or for magazines, in whatever capacity.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good! Bravo!, May 27, 2008

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D. Thomas (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magazine Editing Second Edition: How To Develop and Manage A Successful Publication (Paperback)

A must have for anyone interested in magazine publishing managing and wanting to know the ins and outs.

You'll be learning from the best and experienced.

One of the best magazine publishing management books I've purchsed to date.