Category Archives: Economics of publishing
How much does creative investment contribute to the economy?
In my review of John Howkins, The creative economy (4 Feb 2011), I explained how Howkins tells the story of the development of a young guitarist called Tom. Howkins asks when the guitarist could be said to have been working and
How much does creative investment contribute to the economy?
In my review of John Howkins, The creative economy (4 Feb 2011), I explained how Howkins tells the story of the development of a young guitarist called Tom. Howkins asks when the guitarist could be said to have been working and
On non-fiction micro-publishing
I’m delighted to say I’ve been interviewed by Kirsty Fox of the Bees Make Honey Creative Co-operative, who publish one of my favourite websites on creative industries. The interview, which includes questions on such issues as finance, Amazon’s dominance, and
On non-fiction micro-publishing
I’m delighted to say I’ve been interviewed by Kirsty Fox of the Bees Make Honey Creative Co-operative, who publish one of my favourite websites on creative industries. The interview, which includes questions on such issues as finance, Amazon’s dominance, and
Critique of The Warhol Economy
Last week (24 Jan) I published a review here of Elizabeth Currid, The Warhol Economy. I said there that, though I regarded it as a great book, I had some criticisms of it that I’d post subsequently. The point of
Critique of The Warhol Economy
Last week (24 Jan) I published a review here of Elizabeth Currid, The Warhol Economy. I said there that, though I regarded it as a great book, I had some criticisms of it that I’d post subsequently. The point of
Scholarly publishing: why not co-operatives?
I’m a member of The Co-operative Group. The group, which is the UK’s largest mutual business, is owned by its customers – over 6 million of them.* The Co-op runs grocery stores, pharmacies, and travel agents and provides a range
Scholarly publishing: why not co-operatives?
I’m a member of The Co-operative Group. The group, which is the UK’s largest mutual business, is owned by its customers – over 6 million of them.* The Co-op runs grocery stores, pharmacies, and travel agents and provides a range
The future belongs to the niche players
When I first wrote a post about the analogy between books and beer (3 April), I intended it as a whimsical one-off, rather than a start of a series. But I keep finding quality online content about brewing that prompts
The future belongs to the niche players
When I first wrote a post about the analogy between books and beer (3 April), I intended it as a whimsical one-off, rather than a start of a series. But I keep finding quality online content about brewing that prompts
Coda on WH Smith sales
WH Smith may not be the UK’s sexiest book retailer, but it remains an important one. In an analysis of their annual accounts and report (11 October), I argued that, to achieve long-term growth, the company could not rely endlessly on cost-cutting
Coda on WH Smith sales
WH Smith may not be the UK’s sexiest book retailer, but it remains an important one. In an analysis of their annual accounts and report (11 October), I argued that, to achieve long-term growth, the company could not rely endlessly on cost-cutting
Will cloud print revolutise publishing?
Monographer writes: I first read Sander Nagtegaal’s post on cloud printing here on Gigaom (7 Oct 2012). It struck me as informative and boldly argued. It is reblogged here with kind permission from the author. Digital publishing is growing rapidly and
Will cloud print revolutise publishing?
Monographer writes: I first read Sander Nagtegaal’s post on cloud printing here on Gigaom (7 Oct 2012). It struck me as informative and boldly argued. It is reblogged here with kind permission from the author. Digital publishing is growing rapidly and
WH Smith’s 2012 results: a concise analysis
WH Smith today announced their preliminary results for the year ended 31 August 2012. The posting is here. The results tell a comparable story to those I analysed last year (the analysis is here). There is again plenty of good news.
WH Smith’s 2012 results: a concise analysis
WH Smith today announced their preliminary results for the year ended 31 August 2012. The posting is here. The results tell a comparable story to those I analysed last year (the analysis is here). There is again plenty of good news.
What does a publisher do? Source, procure, and commission (I)
What does a publisher do? is a series of posts designed to answer that question, interpreted not in the sense of “What functions does a publisher seek to fulfil?” but rather “What operations does a publisher (well, this publisher at
What does a publisher do? Source, procure, and commission (I)
What does a publisher do? is a series of posts designed to answer that question, interpreted not in the sense of “What functions does a publisher seek to fulfil?” but rather “What operations does a publisher (well, this publisher at
