About this title: Korda, the editor-in-chief of the publishing firm Simon & Schuster, holds the record for editing the most bestsellers in a single year. Here he muses on 100 years of bestseller lists, offering in his focused study a meditation on both the book industry and American literary tastes.
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barnes & Noble
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780760725597ISBN:0760725594
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Ex-library. Great reading condition, mylar jacket, normal library markings, uneven cut pages. Glued binding. Paper over boards. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Good. Very lightly read ex-library hardback book with dustjacket, typical library markings, no highlighting, underlining or notes, good reading, study and research book. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books-Imports
Date Published: 2001-10
ISBN-13:9780760725597ISBN:0760725594
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Description: New. Slight shelf wear. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barnes & Noble
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780760725597ISBN:0760725594
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Excellent copy. Binding is tight. Text is clean and unmarked. DJ has mild edgewear and mild surface wear. Glued binding. Paper over boards. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Audio Book edition
Binding: Audiobook (cassette)
Publisher: Recorded Books
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9781402518720ISBN:1402518722
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Former public library copy with library stamps/stickers. In plastic hardshell case. Tapes, set case in great condition. Unabridged; Includes ALL 6 tapes, narrated by Richard M. Davidson. 8 hours.; read more
Format: Audio Cassette
Label: Recorded Books
Date: 2002
UPC:1402518722
Description: Good. Audio book, 6 cassettes, ex-library with discard marks, Library edition, in plastic case, rental stickers on tapes and case, post office daily. read more
Edition: Audio Book edition
Binding: Audiobook (cassette)
Publisher: Recorded Books
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9781402518720ISBN:1402518722
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Former public library copy with library stamps/stickers. In plastic hardshell case. Unabridged; Includes ALL 6 tapes, narrated by Richard M. Davidson. 8 hours.; read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barnes & Noble, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780760725597ISBN:0760725594
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Fine condition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $20.00. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Tight spine, bright pages. 228 pages. Synopsis Taking the annual bestseller lists of The Bookman (1900-1912) and Publishers Weekly (1912-1999) as his starting point, Michael Korda looks at the twentieth century American cultural landscape through the prism of its popular reading, offering tantalizing glimpses of our collective ... read more
"A look at bestsellers and how they are indicative of the popular culture of their time. Our reading tastes really haven't changed that much over the decades. Anyone who loves books and the booky culture would enjoy this."
"The author thinks a little highly of himself. He frequently name drops some of the authors he publishes and mentions his own success on the bestseller list. I didn't feel that he really told us anything we didn't already know about why certain books end up being successful. I probably wouldn't recommend this to anyone."
"A probably completely unnecessary history of the bestseller list, but hey, if you're in the business, this is a briefly fascinating topic. And Korda is brief. The book takes a day to read/browse, but it has plenty of almost-fascinating tidbits. Almost."
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