Casanova was a book lover : and other naked truths and provocative curiosities about the writing, selling, and reading of books / John Maxwell Hamilton.

Author/creator Hamilton, John Maxwell
Format Book
Publication InfoBaton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, 2000.
Descriptionxiv, 351 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Author's warning -- An introduction to the proper study of mankind -- T. Roger Claypool's fish store -- The art of marketing -- Artless thank-yous -- A guide to good book behavior -- Inglorious employment -- Literary luck -- Best stolen books -- Dear Mr. Politician: please don't write -- The universal library -- Book promotion: the business established by the author of our nature -- Self-publishing: the American dream -- Four bad mistakes about editing errors.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 283-319) and index.
LCCN 99059582
ISBN0807125547 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks Z1003 .H194 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold