English 212

Seminar: Editing and Publishing

Course Overview

This seminar is an investigation of all phases of the book publishing process, including but not limited to: acquisitions, editing, book production (printing, binding, book design, typesetting, etc.), publicity, advertising, small press operations, accounting, contracts, subsidiary rights, as well as new methods of information technology and transfer as they affect traditional book publishing.

Student presentations, arranged in consultation with and under the direction of the instructor, have also covered such diverse topics as: web publishing; electronic job searches in publishing; both traditional and electronic catalog publishing; CD-ROM production and distribution; educational software; on-line book retailing; the latest advances in desktop publishing programs; publishing photography books; copyright laws and much more. Presentations will be offered by professionals in the publishing field.

Requirements include: A written version of an oral report to be delivered to members of the seminar, a mid-term and a final exam.

Required Texts:  John Huenefeld, The Huenefeld Guide to Book Publishing, Revised 6th Edition, Bedford, MA: Mills & Sanderson, 2001

Recommended background: writing courses (interest in publishing as a career).

Prerequisites: 6 hours at the 100 level and the INSTRUCTOR'S PERMISSION REQUIRED BEFORE REGISTERING. Please see Professor Rosa, #304 Old Mill (656-4139), immediately if you are interested. This seminar fills very quickly.

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