Inside Magazine Publishing
London; New York: Routledge (2014), xvi, 274 pp.
Contains illustrations, glossary, index
ISBN 9780415827126 (pbk); 9781315818528 (online)
Signature commbox: 20-Magazines-E 2014
"Inside Magazine Publishing is an engaging and practically-focused textbook exploring all aspects of the contemporary magazine industry. Editors David Stam and Andrew Scott present a detailed analysis of the key elements of the magazine business today with both a look back to the past and a projection of the future. The role of digital and new media platforms and their effect on all aspects of publishing is explored in detail. The book features a broad range of case studies, written by industry experts, providing readers with accessible examples of key issues in magazine publishing. Additional micro essays also expertly apply theory to practice, and the book is further supported by a companion website (www.insidemagazinepublishing.com). Subject areas covered include: UK magazine publishing today changing business models; originating and managing creative content; magazine writing and design; circulation sales and advertising; distribution and marketing the magazine in the digital age." (Publisher description)
1 A short history of British magazine publishing / Christine Stam, 9
Diana: magazines, her celebrity and its lasting impact on an industry / Leander Reeves, 39
2 Magazine publishing in the UK today / Andrew Scott, 43
3 Changing business models in the magazine world / David Stam, 75
4 Editorial originating and managing creative content / Richard Sharpe, 105
What is a magazine? / Andrew Calcutt, 131
5 Designing and writing for magazines / Richard Sharpe, 137
6 Magazine distribution, sales and marketing / David Stam, 167
7 The science of advertisement sales / Andrew Scott, 196
8 Publishing in the digital age / Jim Bilton, 226
Appendix 1 Making print and paper buying choices, 248
Appendix 2 Legal issues for magazines a brief summary, 254
Diana: magazines, her celebrity and its lasting impact on an industry / Leander Reeves, 39
2 Magazine publishing in the UK today / Andrew Scott, 43
3 Changing business models in the magazine world / David Stam, 75
4 Editorial originating and managing creative content / Richard Sharpe, 105
What is a magazine? / Andrew Calcutt, 131
5 Designing and writing for magazines / Richard Sharpe, 137
6 Magazine distribution, sales and marketing / David Stam, 167
7 The science of advertisement sales / Andrew Scott, 196
8 Publishing in the digital age / Jim Bilton, 226
Appendix 1 Making print and paper buying choices, 248
Appendix 2 Legal issues for magazines a brief summary, 254
