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100 1 _aOrcutt, William Dana,
_d1870-1953
245 1 4 _aThe Author's Desk Book :
_bBeing a Reference Volume upon Questions of the Relations of the Author to the Publisher, Copyright, The Relation of the Contributor to the Magazine, Mechanics of the Book, Arrangement of the Book, Making of the Index, Etc.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-11-13
508 _aProduced by MWS, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Author's Desk Book" by William Dana Orcutt is a reference manual that serves as a comprehensive guide on the relationship between authors and publishers, including aspects of copyright law, manuscript submission, and the mechanics of book production, written in the early 20th century. The book discusses the intricacies involved in publishing, focusing on mutual responsibilities and the importance of cooperation between authors and publishers for successful literary ventures. The opening of this volume introduces the fundamental aspects of the relationships between authors and publishers, highlighting the essential nature of mutual trust and understanding in this often complex interaction. Orcutt emphasizes that while both parties aim for success, misunderstandings can arise due to differences in business acumen, especially since many authors are not well-versed in the intricacies of the publishing industry. He also touches on the role of literary agents and the significance of contracts, underscoring the evolving nature of publishing rights, particularly in light of new media such as film adaptations. Throughout this portion, Orcutt lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of the practicalities and legalities that govern literary creation and distribution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthorship -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53520
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