From title page to last page, Albert Greco reminds us again that scholarly publishing is a business and will have a hard time surviving if its participants-from authors to administrators to librarians to publishing professionals in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors-do not recognize that simple fact. Along the way he provides clear, concise explanations of contracts and copyrights that will benefit newcomers and refresh the memories of even seasoned publishers.
Albert N. Greco is Professor of Marketing at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business. He is the author or editor of 16 scholarly books and 10 professional books, 33 journal articles, and 25 book chapters. In addition to serving on the editorial board of three scholarly journals, Greco has also done extensive consulting work for Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan, among others. His books include The Economics of Publishing and
Information Industries, The Book Publishing Industry, and The Culture and Commerce of Book Publishing in the 21st Century.