I can tell by the comments and complaint of time delays, that those people have never worked in publishing ... lol.
I do, and I know for a fact, even if the book is revised, it can take more than a year for various reasons. For example, the cover arist who has a contract may not be available yet, or ill. Or economic downsizing in the editing department had to de done at the PH, causing drag time. Or worse, health problems with the author or his family, or the primary editor.
Many departments and factors go into the publishing of a book. Marketing is not only not always at blame, but it actually is rarely the cause for delay.
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I can tell by the comments and complaint of time delays, that those people have never worked in publishing ... lol.
I do, and I know for a fact, even if the book is revised, it can take more than a year for various reasons. For example, the cover arist who has a contract may not be available yet, or ill. Or economic downsizing in the editing department had to de done at the PH, causing drag time. Or worse, health problems with the author or his family, or the primary editor.
Many departments and factors go into the publishing of a book. Marketing is not only not always at blame, but it actually is rarely the cause for delay.
I'll just be glad the book had a date, now.