Journal of Alta California

The Science of Publishing

Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts.

—RICHARD FEYNMAN

There is a long-established theory of publishing that the real goal is to attract a vast audience and then assemble, dissect, and merchandise that audience for advertisers.

It’s not exactly wrong. It has worked well for publishers like Facebook

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Journal of Alta California

Journal of Alta California2 min read
Journal of Alta California
Editor & Publisher William R. Hearst III Editorial Director: Blaise Zerega Creative Director: John Goecke Editor at Large: Mary Melton Books Editor: David L. Ulin Digital Editor: Beth Spotswood California Book Club Editor: Anita Felicelli Newsletter
Journal of Alta California2 min read
Journal of Alta California
Editor & Publisher William R. Hearst III Managing Editor: Blaise Zerega Creative Director: John Goecke Editor at Large: Mary Melton Books Editor: David L. Ulin Digital Editor: Beth Spotswood California Book Club Editor: Anita Felicelli Newsletter Edi
Journal of Alta California3 min read
Venture at Your Own Risk
Recommendations for the best of California and the West CALICO BASIN, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA A mere 20 miles from Sin City lies another alluring place to test your luck: Calico Basin. The geographic marvel features gorgeous sandstone walls where rock jock

Related Books & Audiobooks