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ISBN | 9789787964934 |
Format | PaperBack |
Language | English |
Bib. Info | xviii, 178p. Includes Index |
Categories | Economics/Development Studies |
Product Weight | 250 gms. |
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Bookselling is arguably one of the oldest professions. For as long as formal education has existed, booksellers have been in existence, It is quite sad that not much is known about such a profession that has existed for so long. Even sadder is the misconception that bookselling is for uneducated or semi-literate persons. Is it not ironic to think that it is uneducated or semi-literate persons who drive the cause of literacy? The Fine Art of Bookselling: Reflections of Nigeria's Industry Stakeholders is a commendable attempt at opening up the bookselling trade to the public, especially as it concerns Nigeria. Bookselling is indeed an art, and the author has proved how much of a fine art it is. Bookselling in Nigeria has a history. It also has a story, a very interesting one at that, as well as a future. History is written; the future is unwritten, and it is within our power to determine what will next be written depending on our actions today. Booksellers, stakeholders in the book industry, librarians, students of history, management, and business administration as well as readers everywhere will find this book an invaluable source of information and education.