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Publishing And Book Trade Question Paper

Publishing And Book Trade 

Course:Bachelor Of Library And Information Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(LIBRARY SCIENCE)
BLIS 107: PUBLISHING AND BOOK TRADE
DATE: Wednesday 1st April 2009 TIME: 8.00an-10.00am
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE Questions

1. Explain the contribution of the following in the book production process.
i) The publisher
ii) The author
iii) The editor
iv) Illustrator

2. Illustrate the book distribution chain and explain the roles of the various
components in the chain.

3. Explain the concept of copyright agreement between the author and the
publisher and then discuss its implication to book production in Kenya.

4. Compare and contrast the publishing industry in developing and developed
countries.

5. Discuss five advantages and five disadvantages of electronic publishing.






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