Angus Phillips Ordre des livres

This is a book about the book. Is this a book? is a question of wide appeal and interest. With the arrival of ebooks, digital narratives and audiobooks, the time is right for a fresh discussion of what is a book.

Exploring the challenges faced by the publishing industry, this book delves into the uncertainties stemming from the rise of digital platforms like Amazon, Apple, and Google. It highlights the struggles of physical bookstores and examines the evolving themes that will influence how content is consumed in the future. Angus Phillips provides insights into the turbulent landscape of book publishing, offering a critical perspective on its potential directions.

Addresses issues such as globalization of publishing and the impact of the internet. This edition covers: how the industry has evolved; publishing functions - editorial, design and production, marketing, sales and distribution, and rights; the role of the author; copyright and contracts; and the sales channels for books in the UK.