Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A first Printing of the First Edition in Fine condition with a tiny soil spot to the lower board in a scuffed Very Good+ dust-jacket; Scribner, Jr. tells the story of his life in the publishing industry, from his earliest publishing efforts through the landmark publication of The Catcher in the Rye.

Charles Scribner, Jr. tells the story of his life in the publishing industry, from his earliest publishing efforts through the landmark publication of The Catcher in the Rye. As the son of one of the most legendary publishing families in America, Scribner was groomed from a young age to take over the family business. He began his career as a salesman, working his way up the publishing ladder to become the president of Scribner & Sons. In the Web of Ideas, Scribner shares stories and insights about the publishing industry, from the business of book publishing to the creative process. He takes readers on a journey from the dawn of the book industry to the present day, describing the highs and lows of a career in publishing. Scribner provides a unique perspective on the history of the publishing industry, as well as on the; 8vo; 205 pages.