FIMS Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2015
Volume
71
Issue
3
Journal
Journal of Documentation
First Page
609
URL with Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JD-10-2013-0133
Last Page
626
Abstract
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the state of contemporary publishing, specifically the realms of fanfiction and self-publishing, for the ways in which readership is represented in conjunction with authors and publishers within the publication process. The structure of this process is then compared with Robert Darnton’s communications circuit in order to propose a new model for the publication. As the publication process has a profound impact on the teaching and practice of collection development and reader studies in LIS, the discipline must be aware of any changes to the publication process.
Design/methodology/approach
– Using the case study approach, this research examines the cultural product, Fifty Shades of Grey (FSOG). Evidence included fanfiction and self-published manuscripts, reader reception of these texts, and a timeline of how the texts developed.
Findings
– Evidence gathered from the case study illustrate a variety of players and infrastructure present in the development and trajectory of FSOG. Throughout the entire development of the cultural product, readers were found to be active agents in the publication process promoting strong connections between reader and author. Findings focus on the themes of textual development and their publicity.
Originality/value
– Proposes a new model for the publication process that includes fanfiction and self-publishing.
Citation of this paper:
Jen (J.L.) Pecoskie , Heather Hill , (2015) "Beyond traditional publishing models: An examination of the relationships between authors, readers, and publishers", Journal of Documentation, Vol. 71 Iss: 3, pp.609 - 626.
Notes
This version is a preprint. Please cite Version of Record.