The Professional Literary Agent in Britain 1880 1920 1st Edition by Mary Ann Gillies ISBN 0802091474 9780802091475

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ISBN 10: 0802091474 
ISBN 13: 9780802091475
Author: Mary Ann Gillies

Breaking new ground in the study of British literary culture during an important, transitional period, this new work by Mary Ann Gillies focuses on the professional literary agent whose emergence in Britain around 1880 coincided with, and accelerated, the transformation of both publishing and authorship.

Like other recent studies in book and print culture, The Professional Literary Agent in Britain, 1880-1920 starts from the central premise that the business of authorship is inextricably linked with the aesthetics of literary praxis. Rather than provide a broad overview of the period, however, Gillies focuses on a specific figure, the professional literary agent. She then traces the influence of two prominent agents – A. P. Watt (generally acknowledged as the first professional literary agent) and J. B. Pinker (the leading figure in the second wave of agents) – focusing on their respective relationships with two key clients. The case studies not only provide insight into the business dynamics of the literary world at this time, but also illustrate the shifting definition of literature itself during the period.

The Professional Literary Agent in Britain 1880 1920 1st Table of contents:

• Historical Context of the Publishing Industry (1880–1920)

  • The State of British Literature and Publishing at the Turn of the Century
  • The Evolution of the Literary Marketplace
  • The Rise of the Professional Literary Agent

• The Origins of Literary Agency

  • Early Literary Agents: From Informal Representatives to Professional Figures
  • The Shift from Author-Driven Sales to Agent-Mediated Deals
  • The Founding of Key Literary Agencies

• The Role and Responsibilities of the Literary Agent

  • Duties and Functions of the Literary Agent
  • Negotiating with Publishers: The Art of the Deal
  • Contracts, Royalties, and Legal Affairs in Literary Representation

• Case Studies of Prominent Literary Agents

  • The Careers of Early Pioneers: J. B. Pinker, A. P. Watt, and Others
  • Strategies and Successes: Case Studies of Notable Authors and Agents
  • The Relationship Between Literary Agents and Their Clients

• The Literary Agent as Mediator

  • Bridging the Gap Between Authors and Publishers
  • The Influence of Literary Agents in Shaping Literary Trends
  • How Agents Managed and Guided Authorial Careers

• The Business of Literature

  • Literary Agents and the Commercialization of Literature
  • Marketing, Publicity, and the Business Side of Writing
  • The Impact of Literary Agents on Author Income and Public Profile

• The Changing Role of Literary Agents in the Early 20th Century

  • Developments in the Publishing Industry Post-World War I
  • Shifts in the Demand for Literary Agents and Their Influence
  • The Changing Nature of the Author-Agent Relationship

• Literary Agencies and Their Impact on British Culture

  • The Rise of Literary Agents as Cultural Gatekeepers
  • The Influence of Literary Agents on Literary Canon Formation
  • The Role of Literary Agents in Shaping Public Perceptions of Authors

• Challenges Faced by Literary Agents

  • Ethical Dilemmas: Balancing Author Interests with Publisher Demands
  • Navigating the Economic Pressures of the Publishing World

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