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Literary Industries: A Memoir is a book written by Hubert Howe Bancroft and published in 1891. The book is a memoir of Bancroft's life as a publisher and bookseller in California during the late 19th century. Bancroft provides a detailed account of the publishing industry during this period, covering topics such as book distribution, copyright laws, and the challenges faced by publishers in a rapidly changing market.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the publishing industry. Bancroft begins by discussing his early experiences as a bookseller…mehr

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Literary Industries: A Memoir is a book written by Hubert Howe Bancroft and published in 1891. The book is a memoir of Bancroft's life as a publisher and bookseller in California during the late 19th century. Bancroft provides a detailed account of the publishing industry during this period, covering topics such as book distribution, copyright laws, and the challenges faced by publishers in a rapidly changing market.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the publishing industry. Bancroft begins by discussing his early experiences as a bookseller in San Francisco, where he opened his first bookstore in 1856. He then goes on to describe the challenges he faced in building his publishing empire, which included acquiring the rights to popular works and navigating the legal complexities of the copyright system.Throughout the book, Bancroft shares his insights into the publishing industry, offering advice to aspiring writers and publishers. He also provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary culture of the time, discussing the works of prominent authors such as Mark Twain and Bret Harte.Overall, Literary Industries: A Memoir is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the publishing industry in California during the late 19th century. Bancroft's engaging writing style and firsthand experience make this book an enjoyable and informative read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.