This Business of Books: A Complete Overview of the Industry from Concept Through Sales

The latest edition of Suzanne's guide, which was last updated in 1996, reflects industry changes wrought by shifts in technology as well as ownership. Writing primarily for aspiring authors and students, she explains the basics of how a manuscript is selected, produced, distributed, and sold. The guide covers the writing of fiction and nonfiction, editing, submissions, the varieties of publishing (including self-publishing and vanity presses), production, and marketing. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)