Don't Be Fooled! Publishers Are Romantic, But Making Books Isn't.

Despite the publishing industry often being labelled as "low-paying," "long-hour," and a "sunset industry," our press still receives a large volume of applications every time we recruit. Most candidates who come for interviews, with shining eyes, express their love for reading and their strong desire to work at a publishing house. It seems many harbour the misconception that "working at a publisher means you can read books during office hours..." **Don't Be Fooled!** How can you truly understand the reality of publishing based on mere hearsay? For those of you eager to enter the industry, or curious to gossip about how "romantic literary types" actually work, this slim volume offers heartfelt accounts—from different departments within our press—of experiences teetering between idealism and reality, oscillating between heaven and hell (along with grievances and advice). By exclusively sharing these firsthand accounts of (getting duped) experiences, we hope to shed outdated impressions and offer a fresh perspective on what publishing is truly about! Text: Wong Ka Hei (Sales Department) Design & Illustration: Esther Wong (Production Department) ISBN: 978-988-237-263-4 Binding: Paperback Language: Traditional Chinese Pages: 44 Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 4 mm