The Untold Story of Books: Every Writer's Guide to the Bittersweet Saga of Publishing | 
pickA nice easy read that explains the evolution of book publishing from its beginnings to the modern era. Just enough facts and depth to keep it interesting. Interesting tidbits - “blurbing” was coined thanks to a book review satirist from San Francisco. Average self-published book sells less than 100 copies. One in 13,500 books becomes a “bestseller.” I loved learning about the consolidation of publishing houses, % of book royalties and agents.
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