Victorian Literary Businesses The Management and Practices of the Br
This book explores the business practices of the British publishing industry from 1843-1900, discussing the role of creative businesses in society and the close relationship between culture and business in a historical context. Marrisa Joseph develops a s
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Victorian Literary Businesses
Marrisa Joseph
Victorian Literary Businesses The Management and Practices of the British Publishing Industry
Marrisa Joseph Henley Business School University of Reading Reading, UK
ISBN 978-3-030-28591-3 ISBN 978-3-030-28592-0 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28592-0 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Acknowledgements
This study was inspired by my time working in publishing. I became interested to find out how the role I worked in had developed, how processes became standard practices and why the publishing industry operated the way it did. My interest in the subject became the research project for my Ph.D., which was a rewarding, challenging, sometimes frustrating yet illuminating experience. My aim from the outset was to publish my research as a book. To be a scholar of the publishing industry I wanted to join the individuals I had researched, and I am thankful to have achieved my goal to see my research in print and to be considered as an author! I have been blessed in having the love and support of my friends and family every step of the way and I am very grateful for their care and dedication. I would like to thank my Ph.D. supervisors Professor Michael Rowlinson and Professor Sean McCartney, who were instrumental in guiding, shaping and supporting me throughout my doctoral journey. I also thank Professor Bill Cooke and Dr Samantha Rayner for their feedback and support. In particular, I thank my parents who have always supported me and have helped me to realise my aspirations. I es
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