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Stet: Diana Athill's Publishing Memoir Explored
Imagine a book that takes you behind the scenes of how books get made!
'Stet' is like that, telling the story of Diana Athill, a long-time book editor.
She worked with famous writers and in the English publishing world, including André Deutsch.
The book describes her career, from financial struggles to friendships with notable authors like Brian Moore and VS Naipaul.
Athill reflects on her role, the industry's changes, and her unique relationships with the writers she edited.
It also shows her thoughts on things like book prizes and trying to get more people to read.
Diana Athill's memoir details her life in the English publishing industry.
She worked as an editor for 50 years, primarily with André Deutsch.
The book discusses the financial troubles, and evolving market trends of publishing.
Athill reflects on her friendships with prominent writers, including their complex personalities.
Athill discusses her role and perspectives on the industry's standards and her editing experiences.
- Who
- Diana Athill, editor and author; André Deutsch
- What
- A memoir about Athill's life in the English publishing industry.
- Where
- Focuses on the English publishing world and former British colonies.
- When
- The book reflects her career over 50 years.
- Why
- To provide insights into the industry and her relationships with authors.
Key facts
- Book Title
- Stet: An Editor’s Life
- Author
- Diana Athill
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Athill's Profession
- Editor
- Key Figure
- André Deutsch
- Subject
- English publishing industry
Quotes
Diana Athill
Author and Editor
“the mostly London-dwelling, university-educated, upper-middle-class English people [who] loved books and genuinely tried to understand the differences between good and bad writing”
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“entertainment”
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