A book about the history of publishing, the business and craft of books and writing can be as engaging as this one, not more.
A book to be appreciated plenty by book lovers, and the writer generously offers his expertise, anecdotes and opinions.
The statistical data were interesting, and to learn that the first author known by name was…
The book is full of interesting facts and insights. Much appreciated. Well-written.

As a self-published author, I desired to read this book to learn more about the industry. Castleman includes a rich collection of facts about the history and current conditions for the publishing world. I found it super helpful and informative. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. This would be a magnificent gift for an aspiring writer.