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'What is an Author?' Contemporary Publishing Discourse and the Author Figure.

Authors :
Gardiner, Juliet
Source :
Publishing Research Quarterly; Spring2000, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p63, 14p
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Problematizes the relationship between cultural and economic value based on the publication of the novel `The Information,' by Martin Amis. Economic and cultural imperatives that shaped the marketing of the book; Discussion on what an author is worth in a capitalist society.

Subjects

Subjects :
PUBLISHING -- Social aspects

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10538801
Volume :
16
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Publishing Research Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3286375
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12109-000-1014-4