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In the Market Place

Synopsis
Discusses the commercial conditions which effect the writing, publishing and selling of literature in the context of novelist Jeanette Winterson’s experiences as a successful young writer who recently adapted her first novel for serialisation. Through interviews with Jeanette Winterson herself, her literary agent, the editor of one of her novels, and a bookseller, the business of publishing is explained.
Series
Literature in the Modern World, Course A319
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production
1991
Availability
Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects
English language and literature
Keywords
Fiction in English; novelists; publishing industry; television drama; Winterson, Jeanette

Credits

Producer
Charles Cooper

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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