Eyewitness: The rise and fall of Dorling Kindersley [Paperback]The Inside Story of a Publishing Phenomenonby Christopher Davis
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Write a review of this book Customer Reviews from AmazonAbout Christopher DavisChristopher Davis has spent more than 40 years in publishing, the majority of them with DK, which he joined as one of the founding members in 1974. Over the years he graduated from Managing Editor to Editorial Director to Publisher and Deputy Chairman. When Pearson acquired the company in 2000 he was retained as Publisher until his retirement in 2005. He is now a publishing consultant and writer. He lives in London.Contents of Eyewitness: The rise and fall of Dorling KindersleyAbout the authorAuthor's note Chapter 1. Bad Night At The Union Hotel Chapter 2. Spreads On The Bed Chapter 3. Mistress of Wine Chapter 4. Ashes and Diamonds Chapter 5. The Godfathers of East 50th Street Chapter 6. Management By Hand Grenade Chapter 7. 9 Henrietta Street Chapter 8. Sex In The Connaught Chapter 9. Never Negotiate With A Husky Chapter 10. Name On The Spine Chapter 11. Hughes The Money Chapter 12. Revolution On The Page Chapter 13. Impressionists in the Men's Room Chapter 14. Mammoth Sales Chapter 15. If You Build It, They Will Come Chapter 16. Over and Out Chapter 17. Thanks, Bill Chapter 18. Home Deliveries Chapter 19. This Dog's A Runner Chapter 20. Showing What Others Only Tell Chapter 21. Publishing Fundamentals Chapter 22. Click and Point Chapter 23. The Nun's Tale Chapter 24. Gandhi in Las Vegas Chapter 25. 95 Madison Avenue Chapter 26. Complexity and Commitment Chapter 27. A Lifetime of Learning Chapter 28. Enter The Marketing Man Chapter 29. Bring On The Men In White Coats Epilogue Acknowledgments Your recently viewed titles |
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