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In "The Untold Story of Books: A Writer's History of Book Publishing," author Michael Castleman provides a comprehensive overview of the book business over the past 600 years. Castleman argues that the industry has gone through three distinct epochs with different economic strategies. He explores the impact of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press, the rise of publishing companies in the late 19th century, and the current shift of power to Amazon. The book also delves into topics such as copyright protections, the origins of book reviewing, and the resurgence of independent bookstores. This engaging account will captivate bibliophiles. [Extracted from the article]

"Iron Star" by Loren D. Estleman is a captivating western novel that challenges the romanticized portrayal of the Old West. Set in 1926, former Pinkerton operative Emmett Rawlings is forced to collaborate with flailing western movie star Buck Jones on a film about Rawlings's old colleague, Deputy U.S. Marshal Iron St. John. As they delve into St. John's final manhunt, they discover that the Old West was far grittier and bloodier than they had imagined. Estleman skillfully deconstructs the genre's tropes while delivering a gripping and entertaining story. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights the success and legacy of HarperCollins Publishers as it celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2017. Topics covered include the history of the company, its founders, and classic books published by the company. Also mentioned is a timeline of the company's publishing milestones including its publication of the first American editions of Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights" and Anne Brontë's "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" in 1848.

Opinion. Relates the author's observations on the development and expansion of the United States book publishing industry since World War II. The author's career at `Publishers Weekly' magazine covering European book fairs; The importance of the popularity of the English language; The European publishing industry since the 1970s as resembling that of the United States. INSETS: Buying American.;The American guarantee..

Looks at the role of women in the book publishing industry in the United States from 1940 though 1997. Comments and background of Blanche Knopf, Helen Meyer, Phyllis Grann, Betty Prashker, Joni Evans, Esther Margolis, Carole Baron, Susan Petersen, Maureen Egen, and Barbara Marcus.

Looks at the history of children's book publishing in the United States from 1872-1997. INSET: Frederic G. Melcher (1879-1963), by L.S.M..

Looks at the history of mass market paperback books in the United States from 1939-1997.

Looks at the history of independent publishers in the United States, as of 1997. Reasons publishers have become more professional and better managed; Impact of literary presses on publishing. INSETS: Smal press city.;The emergence of literary philanthropy..

Presents a list of some of the men and women who have been most influential in the development of the book business in the United States since 1872. The list including publishers, editors, booksellers, wholesalers and agents, but not authors; Achievements of the men and women.

Focuses on the history of bestseller lists in the United States. Titles of some of the top-selling books in the early 20th century; Criticism of bestseller lists; Titles of some of the post World War II bestsellers; Top sellers since 1972.

In this article, the author reflects upon self-publishing as of 2017. Particular focus is given to the flood of titles that have entered the e-book space. Additional topics discussed include the online reading community Wattpad, authors attempts to market themselves online and Ashleigh Gardner, the head of partnerships at Wattpad Studios.

The article offers information on children's book publishing as of 2016. Particular focus is given to the largest children's publisher in the U.S., Penguin Random House. Additional topics discussed include a chart of the largest 20 children's publishers, the publishing company Scholastic and the publication of the book "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."

The article examines the independent book publishing company Two Dollar Radio, located in Columbus, Ohio. Particular focus is given to how the company was founded in 2005 by Eric Obenauf and Eliza Jane Wood. Additional topics discussed include the company's publication of the film "I'm Not Patrick," the book "Glacier," by Jeff Wood and the book "1940," by Jay Neugeboren.

The article discusses the 150th anniversary of Dutton, an adult hardcover imprint of publisher Penguin Random House, as of January 2014, with a focus on the company's history. Topics include research efforts by Dutton's publisher, Brian Tart; former president of Dutton, John Macrae; and promotional efforts for the anniversary.

In this article, the author makes predictions for digitization in publishing in 2017. Particular focus is given to the question of e-books versus print books. Additional topics discussed include how digitizing workflow speeds it up, websites including Schema.org, and the use of metadata in publishing.

Looks at the history of family-run publishing houses in the United States from 1872-1997. Influence of the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) on the publishing industry; Names of some influential publishers, including Fleming H. Revell Co., Richard Baker, William B. Eerdmans, Zondervan Publishing House, Ken Taylor, Harold Shaw, and Gospel Light.

Looks at how developments in the United States during the 1960s transformed the role of religion publishing.

The article presents an interview with the American author James Salter, focusing on his book "All That Is." The article also discusses Salter's experience writing about life in the U.S. after World War II (WWII), the publishing industry during that time, and his use of explicit language in his novel.

Reports the production of a two-volume illustrated history commemorating the 100th anniversary of Springer-Verlag. Praise from German bibliographical publisher Klaus Saur; Springer publisher and co-owner Dr. Heinz Gotze's writing of second volume; Details of Springer's production and sales.

Features the publishing dynasty of the Landshoff family. Founding of the book-trade dynasty in pre-Nazi Germany by Fritz Landshoff; Interest of Andreas Landshoff in publishing; Entry of Stefan Landshoff into the book world; Working relationship with art publisher Harry N. Abrams.