The Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland, Volume 4: Professionalism and Diversity 1880-2000

Whether in the creation of early manuscripts, in the formation of libraries, through fine printing, or the development of mass media, Scotland's contributions to the history of the book, both within the nation and beyond its boundaries, have been remarkable. Published in four volumes, The Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland brings together the work of leading scholars in order to investigate the history of the Scottish book from earliest times to the present. The Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland Volume 4: Professionalism and Diversity 1880-2000 Edited by David Finkelstein and Alistair McCleery 'Much more than just an account of how books were physically produced in and commercially distributed from Scotland, this volume explains the interaction of Scottish writers with their publishers and the changing media environment in which both publishers and writers have had to operate. The broad scope of the publishing economy presented in each chapter is counterpointed by the fine detail of individual struggles to surmount the challenges of publishing in a country moving from the centre to the margins of a global industry. In fascinating detail, volume 4 of The Edinburgh History of the Book recounts the transformation in Scotland's publishing and literary fortunes from 1880 to 2000.' - Cairns Craig, Director of the AHRC Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies at the University of Aberdeen 'Volume Four of The Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland presents a deeply researched and inclusive account of Scottish publishing, reading, and writing through a period that saw major shifts in the country's role in the international world of print. Lucidly written and theoretically astute, its overview essays are balanced by engaging studies of specific features ranging from paper mills to Harry Potter. The authors and editors are to be congratulated for this foundational contribution to the cultural history of Scotland and to book history worldwide.' - Carole Gerson, Simon Fraser University, editor of volume 3 of History of the Book in Canada In this volume a range of distinguished contributors provide an original analysis of the book in Scotland during a period that has been until now greatly under-researched and little understood. The issues covered by this volume include the professionalisation of publishing, its scale, technological developments, the role of the state, including the library service, the institutional structure of the book in Scotland, industrial relations, union activity and organisation, women and the Scottish book, and the economics of publishing. Separate chapters cover Scottish publishing and literary culture, publishing genres, the art of print culture, distribution, and authors and readers. The volume also includes an innovative use of illustrative case studies.

Edited by David Finkelstein and Alistair McCleery

Illustrations and Tables; Abbreviations; Acknowledgements; Chronology; Introduction; 1. The Publishing Infrastructure, 1880-1980; Section One Overview David Finkelstein/Alistair McCleery; The Competitors Richard Butt; Rob Roy from page to screen Richard Butt; The Professionalisation of Publishing David Finkelstein; Scottish Publishers' Association Helen Williams; Scottish PEN Moira Burgess; Development of Library Provision in Scotland 1880-2000 John Crawford; Airdrie Public Library John Crawford; PM Dott Memorial Socialist Library Helen Williams; Scottish Poetry Library David Finkelstein; The Business of Publishing Iain Stevenson; A Family Affair Alistair McCleery; Salamander Press Rosemary Addison; Mainstream Alistair McCleery; Role of the Scottish Arts Council Alistair McCleery; Selling to the World 1880-2000 Alistair McCleery; Nelson's French collection Sian Reynolds; No.1 Ladies Detective Agency Alistair McCleery; The Development of the Bookshop, Home Sales and Exports Simon Ward; John Menzies David Finkelstein; 2. Production, Form and Image; Section Two Overview David Finkelstein/Alistair McCleery; The Definition of the Book as Physical Object Duncan Glen; Scottish Paper Mills Alistair McCleery; Mechanical Typesetting Helen Williams; Thomas Nelson and Sons Alistair McCleery; Typography Duncan Glen; Women Compositors Sian Reynolds; The Printing Industry Alistair McCleery; Design and Illustration Rosemary Addison; Agnes Miller Parker Rosemary Addison; Joan Hassall Rosemary Addison; The Book and Photography Tom Normand; Reproducing Images Alistair McCleery; The Books of Ian Hamilton Finlay Ken Cockburn; 3. Publishing Policies: The Literary Culture; Section Three Overview David Finkelstein/Alistair McCleery; The Changing Face of the Publishing House Andrew Nash; John Buchan, Publisher Kate MacDonald; Jamie Byng, Publisher Alistair McCleery; Literary Publishing, 1880-1914 Andrew Nash; R.L. Stevenson, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Linda Dryden and Richard Drury; 'Scots Observer' Damian Atkinson; Literary Publishing, 1914-1945 Margery Palmer-McCulloch; Scottish Literary Magazines Alistair McCleery; Blackwoods and Hugh MacDiarmid David Finkelstein; Naomi Mitchison Rosemary Addison; Literary Publishing, 1945-2000 Jane Potter; Muriel Spark Rosemary Addison; 'Akros' and 'Cencrastus' Zsuzsanna Vargas; John Calder Louise Milne; Literary Prizes Claire Squires; Stephanie Wolfe-Murray Zsuszanna Vargas; The Gaelic Book Richard Cox; 4. Publishing Policies: The Diversity of Print; Section Four Overview David Finkelstein/Alistair McCleery; Religious Publishing Henry Sefton; William Robertson Smith Alistair McCleery; T & T Clark David Finkelstein; Life and Work Alistair McCleery; Educational, Academic and Legal Publishing Sarah Pedersen; Edinburgh University Press Alistair McCleery; Collins Iain Stevenson; Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishing Iain Stevenson; Cartographic Publishing Iain Stevenson; Official Publishing Iain Stevenson; Reference Publishing Sarah Pedersen; Chambers Harrap Alistair McCleery; Children's Books 1880-2000 Jane Potter; Blackie Jane Potter; Treasure Island Helen Williams; Kelpies Helen Williams; Magazines and Comics Joseph McAleer; The Dandy, Beano and the Broons Joseph McAleer; Leo Baxendale and Alan Grant Alistair McCleery; 5. Authors and Readers; Section Five Overview David Finkelstein/Alistair McCleery; Authors in the Literary Marketplace Andrew Nash; Annie S. Swan Andrew Nash; Neil M. Gunn Alistair McCleery; Joyce Holms Simon Ward; The Economics of Authorship Simon Ward; Literary Agents Simon Ward; Authorship in 2001 Alistair McCleery; Readers, Reading and the Global Marketplace David Finkelstein; Ladies Edinburgh Debating Society David Finkelstein; Ralph Glasser Linda Fleming; Children's Reading in 1989 Alistair McCleery; Harry Potter Helen Williams; Edinburgh International Book Festival David Finkelstein; 6. The Future of the Book in Scotland; Trends and prospects David Finkelstein/Alistair McCleery; The New 'New Media' Suzanne Ebel; Encyclopedia Britannica: Edinburgh to Chicago, Print to PC; Jane Potter; Contributors; Bibliography; Index.