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Revista Cubana de Información en Ciencias de la Salud (ACIMED) 2014; 25 (1)

Self-publishing, a new paradigm in digital book creation

Arévalo JA, Cordón GJA, Gómez DR

Language: Spanish
References: 18
Page: 126-142
PDF size: 193.65 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Self-publishing is the publication of any book or other media by the author of the work, without the intervention of a third party established or publisher. The author is responsible for controlling the whole process, including design (covered indoor), formats, pricing, distribution, marketing and public relations. Authors can do it all themselves or outsource all or part of the process in companies that offer these services. The aim of this paper is analyze the phenomenon of self-publishing in the new digital environment. An analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of self-publishing systems, data are provided in the publishing world and reflects the main players in this market remains a vanity press to attend directly in the publishing market with unprecedented bestsellers.


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