An Empire of Print: The New York Publishing Trade in the Early American Republic

by Steven Carl Smith

Home to the so-called big five publishers as well as hundreds of smaller presses, renowned literary agents, a vigorous arts scene, and an uncountable number of aspiring and established writers alike, New York City is widely perceived as the publishing capital of the United States and the world. This book traces the origins and early evolution of the city's rise to literary preeminence.

Through five case studies, Steven Carl Smith examines...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271082321
• ISBN13: 9780271082325
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"