How Publishing Works: From Caxton to Kindle

Publishing is a massive, complicated industry. It began in English with William Caxton in the fifteenth century, and it’s still evolving. Join Kate Macdonald, the publisher at Handheld Press and a visiting research fellow at Oxford Brookes University, in conversation with weekly guests to break down the mysteries of publishing as a business, as a trade, as an art, and as a culture. 

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Looking for guests that have extensive knowledge and experience in the publishing industry, from its historical origins with William Caxton to its modern-day evolution with Kindle and digital publishing. Want to interview people who can discuss the intricacies of publishing as a business, trade, art, and culture. Experts in publishing history, industry professionals, authors, editors, and literary scholars are all welcome to share their insights and demystify the complexities of the publishing world.

Note: Guest insights are created with AI assistance.