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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Karen James, Louisville Free Public Library, KY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
"A book for all students of children’s literature...a valuable addition" -- School Library Association
"Chapters on book houses and review journals will...be of interest to librarians and students" -- School Library Journal
"Reveals the secrets of picture-book publishing" -- American Libraries
"Chapters on book houses and review journals will...be of interest to librarians and students" -- School Library Journal
"Reveals the secrets of picture-book publishing" -- American Libraries
