Description
Augmented Writing
Book Summary
In a context where the industrial publishing industry dominates the landscape, Eric Schierloh proposes a radical reflection on the act of writing. This essay, written by the artisanal publisher behind Barba de abejas, posits that writing is not limited to the creation of a literary text, but extends to the production and manufacturing of its material supports. "Augmented Writing" invites a rethinking of the publishing system, the roles of author and reader, and the book as a device for self-management. An essential work for those who seek to understand publishing as an artisanal and political practice.
What is it about?
Eric Schierloh, an editor who prints, sews, and binds his books one by one, maintains that writing is a practice distinct from literature within the context of the current publishing industry. For him, writing is closer to artisanal publishing, that is, to the production and manufacturing of its material supports. This expanded conception of writing leads to a rethinking of the industrial publishing system, the roles of writers and authors, the problematic dimension of working with words, their digital dissemination, access to culture, and the book as a device, instrument, and possibility for editorial self-management.
Main themes
- Artisanal publishing and editorial self-management as writing practices.
- Critique of the industrial publishing system and its established roles.
- Relationship between the material support of the book and the act of writing.
- Digital dissemination and access to culture in the contemporary era.
- The book as a political device and tool for transformation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in the theory and practice of publishing, writers looking to explore new ways of understanding their craft, literature and communication students, and anyone who questions the industrial model of the book and wishes to learn about artisanal and self-managed alternatives. It is also ideal for those who value the book as a material object and its creation process.
What this book contributes
- A novel perspective that expands the concept of writing beyond the text.
- Conceptual tools to rethink the role of the author and the editor today.
- A well-founded critique of the industrial publishing system and its limitations.
- Reflections on editorial self-management as a creative and political practice.
Technical specifications
- Author: Schierloh, Eric
- Publisher: Eterna Cadencia Editora SRL, CUIT
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Literary essays, Literature: history and criticism
- Collection: Essay
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2022
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 150 g
Editorial review
"Augmented Writing" is an essay that challenges conventional conceptions about the act of writing and publishing. Eric Schierloh offers a deep and necessary reflection for those interested in the book as a material object and as a political practice. His approach, based on the direct experience of artisanal publishing, provides a critical and original perspective that invites a rethinking of the publishing ecosystem. A work that will undoubtedly resonate with readers who seek alternatives to the industrial model and value craftsmanship and self-management.