Visiting the Society of Authors’ offices, Richard Charkin looks at issues of perceived fairness—and otherwise—in how publishers and authors work together.
Richard Charkin: On Memory Lane
‘Walking past former offices brings back fond—and sometimes not so fond—recollections,’ Richard Charkin writes, ‘of old times.’
Richard Charkin: A Publishing Christmas Carol
Three ghosts later, publisher Gerald Hambledon posts a new message to the worldwide staff of Hambledon Global Publishing–about ‘the future of our industry.’
Richard Charkin: Three Books, Three Lessons
In decluttering his library, Richard Charkin is reminded of unexpected returns in publishing.
Richard Charkin: A Little Grumble and a Big Hurrah
Richard Charkin wonders if the winners of rights auctions are, in fact, winners. And he considers whether Nigel Beale is right to say there’s more to the book business than money.
Richard Charkin: An Ode to Frankfurt (His 47th)
‘A physical representation’ of the world publishing industry, the Frankfurter Buchmesse, says Richard Charkin, is a community.
Richard Charkin in France: Serendipity
‘We should never underestimate the role of unanticipated good fortune’ in publishing success, writes book publisher Richard Charkin.
Richard Charkin: In Praise Of a Quiet Publishing Leader
The late George Richardson was ‘a quiet man, aware of his own shortcomings but with that instinctive knack of being a good leader.’
Richard Charkin: A Year of Running Mensch Publishing
Anniversary assessment; opening his own boutique press, Richard Charkin reveals that Mensch Publishing has grossed £16,389 (US20,688) before expenses.
Richard Charkin: Hardy Perennials
‘What can we deduce from these hardy perennials?’ asks Richard Charkin. He looks at some of the leading reference works for clues to lasting sales success.