MY BACK PAGES: An undeniably personal history of publishing 1972-2022

Richard Charkins has been a publisher for over 50 years, working for family-owned, publicly-owned, university-owned companies, and start-ups. He provides an insiders account of the social, technological, commercial, and geographical developments in the publishing industry, illustrating the profound changes that have affected the identity and practices but not the purpose of publishing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 17 April 2023
Publisher: Marble Hill Publishers

Richard Charkins' journey as a publisher stands out among his generation, spanning over half a century. He has held various roles, including scientific and medical publisher, journal publisher, digital publisher, and general publisher. His experience encompasses working for family-owned, publicly-owned, university-owned companies, as well as start-ups. In this memoir, Charkins leverages his unparalleled expertise to showcase the profound transformations that have impacted the identity and practices of publishing, while preserving its fundamental purpose.

Throughout his career, Charkins has encountered a diverse range of notable personalities, including Madonna, Jeffrey Archer, Robert Maxwell, Paul Hamlyn, and Mohammed Al-Fayed. However, his primary objective is to offer an insider's perspective on the social, technological, commercial, and geographical developments witnessed through the eyes of a gifted all-round publisher who has made a substantial contribution to the profession.

This memoir serves as an invaluable guide for writers, readers, students of publishing, and book industry professionals, including librarians, booksellers, literary agents, printers, copyright lawyers, and digital experts. It provides a comprehensive overview of the last fifty years of the publishing industry, offering insights and perspectives that are essential for those seeking to navigate this dynamic field.

Weight: 288g
Dimension: 228 x 152 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781739265731