Book Business: Publishing Past, Present, and Future "An irresistible book about Grub Street, authorship and the literary marketplace."--Washington Post Book World "Congenial, erudite, electrifying, this book is a must read for anyone who cares about books and their business."--Publishers Weekly starred review "Epstein is not only thoughtful and experienced, but also a hell of a good writer."--Boston Sunday Globe, Peter Davison "Humane, razor sharp, and charmingly told."--Kirkus Reviews starred review "Reading [Epstein's] book is like enjoying a great jazz impresario: there's a wonderful riff coming at any moment."--New York Times Book Review, Laurence J. Kirshbaum "It is possible, even likely, that no one knows more about the publishing industry than Jason Epstein."--Norman Mailer "A brilliant, moving and profoundly insightful rendering of the history, status and future of American publishing."--Toni Morrison "History, memoir, and prophecy ... [by a] man who has been at the creative heart of American publishing for fifty years."--E.L. Doctorow "A must read for all who love books and publishing and for all who wonder whether either will survive."--Howard Gardner "A wise and insightful book on the present state and the future of book publishing."--Michael Korda |
