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Reminiscences of Literary London from 1779 to 1853: With Interesting Anecdotes of Publishers, Authors and Book Auctioneers of th

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Reminiscences of Literary London from 1779 to 1853: With Interesting Anecdotes of Publishers, Authors and Book Auctioneers of th
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Thomas Rees
Edited by John Britton
SeriesCambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:180
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
ISBN/Barcode 9781108009171
ClassificationsDewey:070.50942109033
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 5 Line drawings, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 25 February 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This volume brings together extensive recollections of authors, publishers, auctioneers and booksellers from 1779 to 1853, based on the author's personal acquaintance with the prominent writers, artists and book publishers of the period. The book is in three sections, each one concentrating on a given area of London and the literary scene centred upon it. They are Paternoster Row, Fleet Street and The Strand. Attention is paid to different forms of publication, such as the early magazines, in which books were published by instalments, and to key personalities. There is also detailed background to some of the most important publishing houses, such as Longman, and works which were considered pivotal to their success, such as 'Rees' Cyclopaedia' and the 'Annual Review'. Engagingly written from a personal perspective, this book will be of value to historians of literature and publishing, and others interested in London's literary past.