A Publisher's Confession (1905)

A Publisher's Confession is a memoir written by Walter Hines Page, an American journalist and publisher, and published in 1905. The book details Page's experiences as a publisher and his observations on the publishing industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Page discusses his relationships with authors, including Mark Twain and Henry James, and his struggles to balance the demands of commercial success with his commitment to publishing quality literature. He also describes his involvement in various political and social causes, including the Civil Rights Movement and the fight against child labor. Overall, A Publisher's Confession provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of publishing during a time of great change in American society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.