Beyond the Bestseller

By Richard Curtis

Book Overview

New York literary agent Richard Curtis has represented many bestselling authors. When Curtis talks, authors -- and publishers -- listen. Now he is talking, straight from the shoulder, to writers,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0453006701
• ISBN13: 9780453006705
• Release Date: May 1989
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent examination of the publishing industry

This is the best book I've ever read on the subject of book publishing, especially the author-agent, agent-editor, editor-author relationships. Although a bit dated (most references are to mid-'80 events), Curtis is thorough, humorous, and above all insightful.