Theory and practice of editing

Theory and practice of editing – N.M. Sikorsky, 1971, M., “Higher School”, hard fabric cover, pp.: 368, format: 220 x 150 mm, weight: 489 g, circulation: 21,000 copies. Condition: close to perfect.

The book offered to the attention of readers is a textbook on the theory and practice of editing - the main major discipline taught at the editorial departments of printing institutes and the editorial and publishing departments of journalism departments of state universities.

This book reflects the current state of the course “Theory and Practice of Editing” in higher education. Written according to the curriculum, it consists of three parts. The first outlines the methodological foundations of editing in Soviet book publishing, shows the significance of Lenin's experience as an editor, and highlights the editorial practice of the largest Russian writers of the 19th century and outstanding Soviet writers. The second part reveals the role of the editor at various stages of the publishing process, the boundaries of which, in accordance with the concept established in Soviet book studies, are determined from thematic planning to the publication of the book and its public evaluation. The third part combines topics devoted to editorial analysis and methods of editing a manuscript, including the structure of the book.

On Ozone the book was sold for 1,785 tenge, but it ran out.