L' argent et les lettres
Subtitle: histoire du capitalisme d'édition, 1880-1920
By: Jean-Yves Mollier.
Publisher: Fayard
Published: 1988
Place of publication: [Paris]
Language: fre
Number of pages: 549
Subjects: Publishers and publishing -- Economic aspects -- France -- History -- 19th century.; Publishers and publishing -- Economic aspects -- France -- History -- 20th century.; Authorship -- Economic aspects -- France -- History.; Publishers and publishing -- France -- History.; Authors and publishers -- France -- History.
Description: The period of 1880-1920 saw publishing in France move from an era of great editors to an era of great publishing houses. Although the early days of publishing are often seen as a golden age when publishers cared more about literary masterpieces than financial gain, in reality publishing has always been a capitalist enterprise. This study examines the history of publishing in France from 1880 to 1920, focusing on how the financial aspects of publishing affected editors, publishing houses, and authors.
Notes: Bibliography: p. [527]-534.
Includes index.