Exam Details

Subject Introduction to Publishing and its legal aspects
Paper
Exam / Course Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing
Department School of Humanities (SOH)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

No. of Printed Pages: 2 IMBP-OOll
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BOOK PUBLISHING Term-End Examination LJtJ3S4 December, 2016
MBP-001 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLISHING AND ITS LEGAL ASPECTS
Time hours Maximum Marks: 100
Note: This question paper has five compulsory questions. All questions carry equal marks. Attempt each question in 300 -350 words, unless otherwise instructed.

1. Discuss the various methods of book promotion. 20

OR

Write a note on the structure of a publishing house.

2. Write short notes on any two of the following: 2x10=20

ISBN

Literary Agents

Proof-reader

International Year of the Book

3. The job of Editorial Department is to get a manuscript and make it ready for print. Describe various people involved in this editorial process. 20

OR

A book helps to create an environment of peace and development. Discuss this with reference to the 'Charter of the Book' of UNESCO.

4. What is infringement of copyright? Discuss a few acts which shall not constitute an infringement of copyright. 20

OR

Is it necessary to have an agreement between a publisher and an author List the main points which are to be included in an agreement between a publisher and an author.

5. Write short notes on any two of the following: 2x10=20

Evaluation of Manuscript

Author's Warranties

E-Rights

Openings in Book Publishing


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Subjects

  • Editing and pre-press
  • Editing Books for Children
  • Editing Scientific, Technical and Medical Books
  • Editing Text Books
  • Introduction to Publishing and its legal aspects
  • Marketing , Promotion and Distribution of Books
  • Production and Emerging Technologies