Authors by Profession : Volume One, From the Introduction of Printing Until the Copyright Act 1911; Volume Two, From the Copyright Act 1911 Until the End of 1981 [TWO VOLUMES]
Los Altos, CA: William Kaufmann Inc., 1978, 1984. First editions, first printings. Hardcovers, in dust jackets. Very faint spine toning vol. 1; else both volumes near fine in fine dust jackets, in mylar covers. Item #234215
How authors, dramatists, and radio and screen writers have practised their profession in their respective media; their contracts and earnings; their contractual and personal relations with patrons, publishers and promoters; their situation under the law in respect of copyright, taxation, defamation, obscene publications, etc.; their standing with the public; their part in the trade of books and periodicals and presentation of stage plays; their professional organisations; their experience of literary patronage.
Price: $25.00