Magazine Production presents a guide to the practical processes of taking a magazine from initial idea to final product. This second edition provides important revisions on these production processes by examining the technological and business advancements which have reshaped the magazine industry in the last decade. Brand new chapters document the rise of digital media and identify its impact on magazine creation. They also include new guidance on designing online, tablet and mobile editions, as well as for print.

Magazine Production explains the business of magazines in the UK, Europe and North America, and the roles of marketing, publishing and advertising in establishing a successful title. This edition also addresses the move by publishers towards e-commerce, multimedia content and events to promote their brands and sell products. With information on professional bodies such as the Professional Publishers Association, an expert overview of magazine markets and a breakdown of roles within editorial and design departments, this book offers readers practical steps to achieving success in magazine publishing today.

Magazine Production includes:

* an introduction to the history, markets and audiences of magazines

* explanations of the roles of publishers and advertising teams as part of the business of magazines

* a comparison between print and new systems of digital circulation, with particular focus on mobile platforms;

* guidance on setting up editorial teams, and best practice for producing feature, news and review copy

* information on designing and laying out a title for print or digital distribution

* legal and ethical issues affecting magazine editors and publishers

* a consideration of the future of magazines.

About the Author
Jason Whittaker is Head of the School of English and Journalism at the University of Lincoln, with a special responsibility for magazine production and contextual studies. He has over 15 years' experience as a journalist, and ten years as an editor with a special interest in IT and B2B titles. He is the author of numerous academic books and articles including Producing for Web 2.0 (2009).

Reviews

"Magazine Production offers an easily digestible explanation of the whole of magazine publishing. It is a solid choice for an undergraduate magazine publishing course, and could be useful as a supplementary reading for an undergraduate media studies course... Because this is the book's second edition, it includes rich and relevant updates on the role of social media, apps, and digital platforms." - Catherine Staub, Drake University

Mark Davenport, Northumbria University, UK - 'Well written and knowledgeable in important areas... Lacks contemporary analysis of online and social media aspects... Clearly the move to digital journalism and marketing needs to be addressed...Would you consider adopting a new edition of this book, if the changes you suggest were incorporated? Yes (Core).'

David Penman, De Montfort University, UK - 'The current edition provides an excellent overview of the practice of magazine production, giving students a thorough introduction to the industry. It is reasonably accessible, but might benefit from more illustrations... It is starting to show its age as the magazine industry has moved on in the years since it was published, particularly in the use of digital media... Although Magazine Production remains among the top three books recommended to students I am of the opinion that it has become less relevant in the past few years. A new/revised edition would ensure that the title continued to be on the list of recommended texts, and stocked in the library.'

David McMurray, Edinburgh Napier University, UK - 'Good overview/intro into magazine production without being overly technical... Due to fast moving nature of industry is now dated...Magazines and their markets needs to be updated - dated info. The chapter on Photography and Design is a useful intro for students and it would be a shame to lose this.'

Book Information
ISBN 9781138122154
Author Jason Whittaker
Format Paperback
Page Count 186
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 312g