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Angus & Robertson and the British Trade in Australian Books, 1930–1970 : The Getting of Bookselling Wisdom
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2012
Angus & Robertson and the British Trade in Australian Books, 1930–1970 : The Getting of Bookselling Wisdom
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'This book documents a distinctive chapter in the history of Australian book publishing as it addresses how the company dealt with the tension between aspirational literary nationalism and the requirements of turning a profit while attempting to get inside the UK literary market. As well as detailing Angus & Robertson's complete international relations, the book argues that the company's international business was a much larger, more successful and complicated business than has been acknowledged by previous scholars. It questions the ways in which Angus & Robertson replicated, challenged or transformed the often highly criticised commercial practices of British publishers in order to develop an export trade for Australian books in the United Kingdom.'
Source: Publisher's website http://www.anthempress.com/angus-and-robertson-and-the-british-trade-in-australian-books-1930-1970 (Sighted 12/12/2012)
Source: Publisher's website http://www.anthempress.com/angus-and-robertson-and-the-british-trade-in-australian-books-1930-1970 (Sighted 12/12/2012)
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Review : Angus & Robertson and the British Trade in Australian Books, 1930–1970 : The Getting of Bookselling Wisdom
2014
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— Appears in: Australian Literary Studies , October vol. 29 no. 3 2014; (p. 130-132)
— Review of Angus & Robertson and the British Trade in Australian Books, 1930–1970 : The Getting of Bookselling Wisdom 2012 single work criticism -
[Review Essay] Angus & Robertson and the British Trade in Australian Books, 1930–1970: The Getting of Bookselling Wisdom
2014
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— Appears in: The Australian Library Journal , vol. 63 no. 2 2014; (p. 167-168) 'Given the current discussion on the future of publishing in an electronic age, I was keen to read this book; but when I saw the description in the preface of earlier work in this area as ‘limited due to the anecdotal nature of reminiscences’, my heart sank. As a general reader, I enjoy a little reminiscence. And it soon became clear that, although this is a well-written, dense and painstakingly researched book, it is not one for a train trip. Indeed, even a specialist reader might enjoy more of the colour reminiscence could give this subject.' (Introduction)
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Review : Angus & Robertson and the British Trade in Australian Books, 1930–1970 : The Getting of Bookselling Wisdom
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Literary Studies , October vol. 29 no. 3 2014; (p. 130-132)
— Review of Angus & Robertson and the British Trade in Australian Books, 1930–1970 : The Getting of Bookselling Wisdom 2012 single work criticism -
[Review Essay] Angus & Robertson and the British Trade in Australian Books, 1930–1970: The Getting of Bookselling Wisdom
2014
single work
essay
— Appears in: The Australian Library Journal , vol. 63 no. 2 2014; (p. 167-168) 'Given the current discussion on the future of publishing in an electronic age, I was keen to read this book; but when I saw the description in the preface of earlier work in this area as ‘limited due to the anecdotal nature of reminiscences’, my heart sank. As a general reader, I enjoy a little reminiscence. And it soon became clear that, although this is a well-written, dense and painstakingly researched book, it is not one for a train trip. Indeed, even a specialist reader might enjoy more of the colour reminiscence could give this subject.' (Introduction)
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Subjects:
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cUnited Kingdom (UK),cWestern Europe, Europe,
- 1930s
- 1940s
- 1950s
- 1960s
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