Description
Traces the development of the American book trade from the colonial era through the twentieth century. Explores the technological, historical, cultural, political, and personal forces that shaped the trade, paying particular attention to the contributions of the German bookseller Frederick Leypoldt and his journal Publishers Weekly.
Author: John Hruschka
Publisher: Penn State University Press
Published: 01/15/2014
Pages: 248
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d
ISBN13: 9780271050829
ISBN10: 0271050829
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Publishers & Publishing Industry
- Business & Economics | Commerce
- History | United States | Colonial Period (1600-1775)
About the Author
John Hruschka is Assistant Professor of English at the Pennsylvania College of Technology.