The Making of Harper Collins Christian Publishing
Do you know the history behind Zondervan and Thomas Nelson Publishing companies, now HarperCollins Christian Publishing? Their roots reach back as far as 1798 and are richer in history than you may realize.Do you look at the publisher's name on the spine before buying a book, relying on that company's publishing track record? Or do you mainly look at the author's name and the story summary before making your decision?
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Aug 19, 2013 07:08AM
I always look at the publishing company name on the spine of a book. My greatest aspiration for employment is to work at a publishing company, so I am pleased to see you wrote this blog post! :-)
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Cool, Marisa! May God guide your steps and the desires of your heart, friend!
If I know the author and know that they are a Christian, then I don't look for the publisher. If I come across a book with someone I haven't heard of before, then I will look at the publisher and if it's not a Christian publishing company, 9 times out of 10, I won't read the book. Sometimes, if the book looks really good and I can tell from the reviews and from looking at the first few chapters that there is no or very little bad language and no explicit sex, then I'll read it. But it's very rare. Christian books keep me too busy and they uplift my soul like no other books (other than the Bible) can.Debbie
Using the name of a publishing company as a basis for the content of a book is definitly one way to make a selection, Debbie. Just as an FYI, though, some mainstream publishing companies do publish "Christian" or "inspirational" fiction under the mainstream name. For example, I was stunned to learn that Harlequin--the publishing company of some more explicit books--has a Christain subsidiary, Harlequin Inspirational, among other options. It's a way for mainstream publishing companies to reach a multitude of readers. Regards,
Marisa
That's very true, Marisa. I am aware of the Harlequin Inspirational books. So, I guess I will have to be a little more aware of the publishing companies. Thanks for the info!Debbie
