Los fundamentos del libro y la edición

Never in history has there been a more important moment for the creation and transmission of knowledge. On the one hand, communication technologies enable previously unimaginable transformations, which the world of books and publishing take advantage of to do what they do best: to be at the forefront of innovations. On the other hand, there has never been a comparable proliferation of studies and analysis on publishing and the book in all its forms, which allows us to reflect on the way in which this revolution occurs for which there are no precedents. This work is the best example of this reflection. From different points of view, from different disciplines and with the greatest wealth and capacity for dissection, it is explained what today's editors do, what value their activity supposes, and what is the cultural and social dimension that makes the world of books and publishing have your own profile and a real capacity to clarify and transform the reality in which we live. The Fundamentals of Book and Publishing is a collaborative work of academics and representatives of the publishing and bookstore industry, addressing pressing issues such as the complexities of the industry, the challenges of reading and education, global markets and large regional differences. , intellectual property and copyrights, the social responsibility of publishers or the publishing industry's relationships with other media and entertainment, and ever-changing technologies.