Getting On: The Confessions Of A Publisher

By John Adams Thayer

Book Overview

""Getting On: The Confessions Of A Publisher"" is a memoir written by John Adams Thayer, a publisher who worked in the industry during the mid-twentieth century. Thayer shares his personal experiences and insights into the publishing world, reflecting on the challenges and successes he encountered throughout his career. The book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the business of publishing, including the relationships between authors, agents, and publishers, as well as the pressures and demands of the industry. Thayer also discusses his interactions with famous authors such as Ernest Hemingway and James Joyce, providing a unique perspective on their writing and personalities. Overall, ""Getting On"" is a captivating read for anyone interested in the history and inner workings of the publishing industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163777366
• ISBN13: 9781163777367
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"