Book Commissioning and Acquisition provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of commisioning, from assessing markets through to the finished product, across every sector of publishing. This book provides guidance on finding successful books; list building and development; working with authors; preparing books for publication, and working as part of a team.

Book Commissioning and Acquisition

Politics & Social Sciences

Davies, Gill

Social Sciences

Routledge

Since its first publication, this essential guide to book commissioning has established itself as the one and only 'must-read' for any successful editor, and the core training text used both within publishing houses and on publishing courses worldwide.In this new edition, Davies concentrates on the essential skills of commissioning, as well as other editorial challenges such as handling new lists following mergers and takeovers, and the demands of digital technology. New case-studies have been added which illustrate the commercial and practical problems that editors must address in today's complex and demanding marketplace.This book remains the one text that editors must have by their side throughout their careers.

Business & Money

Since its first publication, this essential guide to book commissioning has established itself as the one and only 'must-read' for any successful editor, and the core training text used both within publishing houses and on publishing courses worldwide. In this new edition, Davies concentrates on the essential skills of commissioning, as well as other editorial challenges such as handling new lists following mergers and takeovers, and the demands of digital technology. New case-studies have been added which illustrate the commercial and practical problems that editors must address in today's complex and demanding marketplace. This book remains the one text that editors must have by their side throughout their careers.

How can you create eddective stage costumes with limited resources? What is the best way to maximize the potential of costumes-can one style be adapted formany roles? All these questions and many, many more are answered in this book. It explores the design of sostumes, making the most of color, fabric and trimmings, emergency repairs , storage, budgets and many more.

Create Your Own Stage Costumes

Govier, Jacquie

Humor & Entertainment

Heinemann Drama

This is a book for everyone involved in staging a pantomime: students, teachers, schools, colleges and amateur groups. The author covers all the information needed for the production, from finding or writing a script to the last night of the show. The practical aspects such as costumes, lighting and scenery are discussed, but the book concentrates on the organization and management aspects: how to run auditions and rehearsals or plan a publicity campaign, and how to get the best results. The book contains useful diagrams and charts, which can be photocopied, and is aimed at directors, actors and backstage teams, both amateur and professional. Music, dance, children, comedy and slapstick and audience participation are all explored.

Staging a Pantomime

A&C Black

Create Your Own Stage Effects

Back Stage Books

From the Ancient Classical period to the new millennium, this book is packed with detailed historical information to enable authentic prop making for the stage. Each historical section begins with a brief introduction explaining the props typical of that period. This covers a selection of plays set in the period, notes on the major events at the time and general trends in style. Household furniture and furnishings, lighting, ornaments, kitchenware and tools are illustrated throughout with detailed measurements and colour. Specialist types of props and plays are also discussed including Pantomime, Science Fiction and the Wild West.

Stage Source Book : Props

Methuen Drama

To create a set that is both artistic and convincing can be quite demanding. Whatever the period or style, many scenic effects require a good deal of research. The aim of Stage Source Book- Sets is to simplify this gathering of information by bringing it all together into one book. This highly illustrated book covers various periods of time and architectural styles. Buildings and interiors from simple cottages to castles are shown in clear simple drawings and photographs that cover- * exteriors - from many periods, showing a wide range of styles * details such as doors, windows and brickwork * interiors - from cottage to palace * details such as fireplaces, stairs and wall coverings. Also included are- gardens and parks, international settings, and ideas for special sets such as shops, fairgrounds, farms and palaces.

Stage Source Book : Sets

A&C Black Childrens

The Professional's Guide to Publishing is a practical introduction to working in the publishing industry. The authors provide an overview of its many functions, including editorial, production, sales and marketing, ensuring that the reader has a firm understanding of each department's responsibilities and how they work cross-functionally. They also examine current and enduring trends in publishing including networking, supply chains and e-publishing.

The Professionals' Guide to Publishing: A Practical Introduction to Working in the Publishing Industry

Balkwill, Richard

Industries

Kogan Page.

In My Garden: A Pop-up Book

Children's Books

Science, Nature & How It Works

Diane Pub Co.

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Books by Davies, Gill

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Book Commissioning and Acquisition

Book Commissioning and Acquisition

Book Commissioning and Acquisition

Create Your Own Stage Costumes

Staging a Pantomime

Create Your Own Stage Effects

Stage Source Book : Props

Stage Source Book : Sets

The Professionals' Guide to Publishing: A Practical Introduction to Working in the Publishing Industry

In My Garden: A Pop-up Book