- Paperback: 700 pages
- Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd; Revised edition edition (31 Aug 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713659823
- ISBN-13: 978-0713659825
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 15 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,548,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Writers' and Artists' Yearbook has become a trusted and venerated friend to anyone who works in the media... or wants to. But the annual inclusion of new features has--through over 90 editions--ensured that it's never just a stale rerun of last year's version. The 2002 edition includes, for example, a section on e-publishing for writers, an article by David Askham on digital imaging for writers and a sparkling foreword by Deborah Moggach, who writes that she has always found Writers' and Artists' Yearbook "essential and curiously compulsive reading" because "Information is power and the more information you have, the less daunting the whole business seems".
The 2002 edition is certainly full of information. Listed are hundreds of magazines and newspapers in Britain and elsewhere in the world. Then there is a comprehensive directory of picture agencies and libraries and another of societies, associations and clubs. Publishers, poetry organisations and TV programme-makers are all there too--interspersed with expert, advice-packed articles.
The downside of this near-exhaustiveness? Because the Yearbook is so eclectic, it can seem a bit fiddly to use. Its nearest rival, The Writer's Handbook, is clearer in layout, perhaps because its focus is narrower and it doesn't have such a long tradition. Writers' and Artists' Yearbook tries ambitiously to meet the needs of "writers, artists, playwrights, writers for film, radio and television, designers, illustrators and photographers". Given that many media people have these days to operate in more than one field, that breadth is very welcome. --Susan Elkin
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"Full of useful stuff. It answered my every question." J.K. Rowling; "An entrance ticket to the world you longed for." Fay Weldon; "Packed with tips and professional insight." The Association of Illustrators.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Utilised by Harry Potter creater JK Rowling, this book is one of the most useful resources available for people working in - or hoping to work in the elusive and competitive world of the media. It contains a comprehensive guide to all magazines and newspapers in the UK, including relevent addresses, phone numbers and names of editors. There is also a shorter section comprising of overseas contacts. One of the books major advantages is the variety of information available. There are practical tips on how to get established, backed up by details of professional organisations and societies. The content includes short summaries of the many competitions aimed at both amateurs and professionals in this field. The book uses simple language and is divided into managable sections. It avoids repetition as it is updated every year, with up to the minute information included. This latest edition, for example, includes useful website addresses, and other internet based help such as E-publishing. There is even a chapter on finance and an analysis of media law, in order to help the reader identify potential pitfalls. This is basically motivation in a book, all in all an essential read!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Having compared the 2002 editions of both the Handbook and the Yearbook I found the Yearbook to be the more accessible of the two. The articles are concise, helpful and well written. A very worthwhile investment.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
From an artists' point of view this book is a "must have" resource item if you want to pursue a career in illustration. It lists the addresses of magazines, publishing houses, agents and greeting card companies who will accept art submissions. There are also a few helpful chapters on other art related areas for a good informative read. The best red book you'll ever buy!
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