Publishing Without Borders (Spiral-bound)

~ Michael Ross (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I wish this book had been around when I was starting out"! -- Roberta Bailey, Managing Director, Arcturus School and Library Division

"I'd buy copies for everyone to read--it would save me a lot of time training them." -- Tom de Boor, Founder, Kids Only and Research and Learn Channels, America Online

"Written with superb clarity, this book is a comprehensive and eminently practical guide." -- Bob Osborne, Managing Director, Harcourt Education Worldwide

Product Description

This book provides readers with a clear and concise read map to selling and buying publishing rights around the world. Delineating the "dos and don’ts of attending the numerous international book fairs, it describes how to establish and nurture long-term win/win relationships – while avoiding the common pitfalls along the way.

Whether the topic is working with agents, cross-formatting, multi-formatting, using translation-friendly product designs, or negotiating advances, licensing fees, royalty rates, term limits, or minimum guarantees, this one of-a-kind resource covers it all, in simple, jargon-free language. "Hot tips" for smooth sailing are provided in every chapter, and helpful lists of international book fairs by region and useful web sites conclude this timely title.

"This book is like sitting down with a trusted friend and having him explain the ins and outs of international publishing," writes Dr. Gene Frost jr., CEO of HOSTS Learning. A "must read" for both beginners and veterans with the goal of building new business from existing intellectual property.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 96 pages
• Publisher: Xcellent Marketing (September 1, 2003)
• ISBN-10: 0972892613
• ISBN-13: 978-0972892612
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,664,481 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Immensely valuable for any novice or experienced publisher, December 13, 2003

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Knowledgeably written by Michael Ross (an international licensing expert and senior vice president in charge of product development and marketing for Encyclopedia Britannica), Publishing Without Borders: Strategies For Successful International Publishing is a concise, practical, easy-to-use, no-nonsense guide to proven and professional strategies for successful global publishing. From legal issues; to keep track of to handling unexpected challenges; to taking advantage of international book fairs, and much, much more, Publishing Without Borders is will prove immensely valuable for any novice (or experienced!) publisher seeking an international marketplace for their titles. If you have a book that you want to sell in Canada, Europe, South America, or anyplace else in the world -- then get yourself a copy of Michael Ross' Publishing Without Borders so that you can "hit the ground running" with your marketing plans, strategies, and policies.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Licensing/Rights Primer, November 17, 2003

By	Dennis DeCock (Evanston, IL United States) - See all my reviews

A quick read and chocked full of great tidbits for those looking for information on the publishing rights business. Michael has distilled many years of experience into a concise, easy-to-read primer that should be helpful to anyone seeking a "how-to" for managing the publishing rights/licensing process.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Down-To-Earth Advice, November 3, 2003

By A Customer

In Publishing Without Borders, Michael Ross has skillfully managed to distil many years' experience of international publishing into a concise and highly practical manual which will prove immensely valuable to those whose publishing activities are taking on an international dimension.

Alongside down-to-earth advice on a broad range of topics from the mechanics of deal making to the editorial considerations necessary to get books `right' for the co-edition market, he offers useful insights into the process - why is it worthwhile for publishers to acquire rights from other publishers? Why is the decision making process often so tortuous? Most importantly for me, he captures the essence of international publishing - long-term relationship building rather than short-term gain.

I wish this book had been around when I was starting out!

Roberta Bailey
Managing Director
Arcturus School and Library Division