Study of book distribution and techniques

Teacher(s)

Comanne Olivier;

Language

French

Prerequisites

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Main themes

The course examines the various aspects of the book supply chain. Description of the book trades. A series of visits is also organized in companies in the book industry: publisher, photoengraver, printers, wholesalers and bookshops. A group project will also aim at the implementation of a real situation related to the professional environment.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	To familiarize the student with the different professional activities in the book industry in which he will later do an internship, be it in publishing, bookshop or library.

Content

In this course, the book is approached from the point of view of the professionals who intervene throughout its creation and of its diffusion. The course stresses the main actors of the book chain and their specific trade: editors, photoengravers, printers, diffusers, distributors, booksellers, library. The main focus is on the French-speaking book industry with its current stakes.

Teaching methods

Method : lecture and students' intervention.

Other information

None.

Teaching materials

• Slides mis à disposition

Faculty or entity

ELAL