So You Want to Publish a Magazine?

Author: Angharad Lewis
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 1786270994
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 281

Book Description
The process of creating graphic design cannot be easily defined: each designer has their own way of seeing the world and approaching their work. Graphic Design Process features a series of in-depth case studies exploring a range of both universal and unique design methods. Chapters investigate typical creative strategies – Research, Inspiration, Drawing, Narrative, Abstraction, Development and Collaboration – examining the work of 23 graphic designers from around the world. Work featured includes projects by Philippe Apeloig, Michael Bierut, Ed Fella, James Goggin, Anette Lenz, Johnson Banks, Me Company, Graphic Thought Facility, Ahn Sang-Soo and Ralph Schraivogel. This book is aimed at students and educators, as well as practising designers interested in the working methodologies of their peers.

So You Want to Publish a Book?

Author: Anne Trubek
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781948742665
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Anne Trubek wrote several books, was a member fo the National Book Critics Circle, and was a tenured English professor before she decided try book publishing. To start and run a small press, she had to teach herself the ins and outs of a confusing, often archaic, strangely shrouded industry from yet another angle: business owner, publisher, and editor. In So You Want to Publish a Book? Trubek, who also writes the weekly newsletter Notes from a Small Press, provides insights from her journeys through all facets of writing, making, and writing about books, offering authors, authors-to-be, and the curious concrete advice and information about the publishing industry. Chapters discuss book proposals, publicity, developmental versus copy editing, how to make friends (and enemies) with independent bookstores, the differences between Big Five and independent presses, royalties, and cover design. Handy, humorous charts such as Five Things Aspiring Authors Should Never Say, Wait, Wholesalers Receive How Much of A Discount? and The Indignity of Returns, along with illustrations by Belt cover designer David Wilson, will help readers feel less confused by the process and, armed with more transparent understanding of the industry, more prepared to publish, promote, and purchase books wisely and successfully.

How to Start a Magazine

Author: James B. Kobak
Publisher: M. Evans
ISBN: 1590771796
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
Anyone who wants to start a magazine and doesn't own this book is a fool.-Victor Navasky, Publisher, The Nation Timely and informative, this book explains all the steps needed in planning, testing, and executing the startup of a successful magazine. But more than this, the book serves as a resource for understanding how profitable magazine publishing is carried out, as well as the current situation in the magazine field, including branding over the Internet and other media.

How to Build Your Brand with a Book

Author: Scott Turman
Publisher: BrightRay Publishing
ISBN: 1956464034
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 211

Book Description
Lots of people want to write a book, but few people actually ever do it. Why? Because like any other major accomplishment, writing a book takes time and effort that most just can't commit to. That's also exactly why a book can distinguish you from your colleagues and open the door to otherwise impossible opportunities. This is not only a step-by-step guide to write your book, but what to do with it afterwards. This book, written by two industry experts, will tell you how to publish your book and maximize all of the benefits of being an author.

Mother of Floods

Author: Madeleine F. White
Publisher: Crowsnest Books
ISBN: 9780921332664
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342

Book Description
Mother of Floods is set in our world; ravaged by greed and technology it has seemingly spun beyond human control. The story starts with Martha and Dave, her (reluctantly) dead husband who has chosen a digital universe as his hereafter. Together they embark on a journey to heal their troubled family, which includes overcoming mountains of debt and supporting an anorexic daughter and a gamer son. By questioning what life actually means in a world of 24/7 self-sustaining algorithms, Mother of Floods challenges us to reimagine our own lives, drawing inspiration from a framework provided by some of humanity's very earliest stories.

Bloom

Author: Ross Draws LLC
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733843805
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56

Book Description
BLOOM is a collection of beautiful paint sketches created by the artist Ross Tran, most famously known as Ross Draws.

How to Write what You Want and Sell what You Write

Author: Skip Press
Publisher: Career PressInc
ISBN: 9781564141521
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
Not loaded with theory, Skip's invaluable book contains concise, easily understood and applied advice for both writing and marketing any kind of book, article, story, play, screen-play, report, proposal or anything else you can think of.How to Write What You Want and Sell What You Write is for every writer or wannabe who needs to sort out his or her desires, capabilities and strengths and, even more importantly, learn the particular formats for the kind of writing in which he or she is interested.

The Intelligent Lifestyle Magazine

Author: Francesco Franchi
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV
ISBN: 9783899556315
Category : Graphic design (Typography)
Languages : en
Pages : 269

Book Description
This comprehensive monograph about the Italian monthly supplement 'Intelligence in Lifestyle' tells the story of how the magazine's consistent visual and journalistic quality developed. It features numerous examples to explain editorial concepts and branding elements.

Publish Your First Magazine (Second Edition): A Practical Guide for Wannabe Publishers

Author: Lorraine Phillips
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780988953543
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
Have an idea for a magazine but don't know where to start? Find out everything I learned about the magazine publishing business that enabled me to go from idea to newsstand on my first attempt. This quick, easy guide is packed with useful information on how to "Publish Your First Magazine." I'll not only show you my process but also provide you with the documentation I created and used along the way. Now you can learn in a weekend what took me two years to research-it's exactly what's needed for anyone who's contemplating producing a print magazine in today's highly volatile and competitive marketplace. In this new and expanded edition you will learn: * Magazine business fundamentals * The necessary start-up costs * How to manage the editorial process * How to brand and design your publication * The different ways a magazine can be monetized * How to set your ad rates and sell ads * Great sources for content and photography * How to effectively use social media to connect with your audience And much, much more

Fighting to Win

Author: David J. Rogers
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN: 9780385189385
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 203

Book Description
Applies the precepts of samurai philosophy and practice to the problems of doing business and of daily living and shows how to defeat opponents by overcoming the "inner opponents"