한국 지역 출판산업의 지형과 방향 : 생산자 관점에서

Abstract

This paper explored to diagnosis the reality of local publishing industry and to seek an alternative. In particular, this study suggested the necessity of specific public sphere on local publishing industry. The results were as follows. Local publishing industry environment is not good as reduction in the number of publishers, reduction in publishing revenues, reduction of publishing professionals and reduction in the bookstores. This means local publishing industry fell into a complex difficulties. This study suggests fixed price regulation, funding for regional publishing, excellent book selection support, regional publication mandatory purchase of the public library, association of publishers and libraries, association of publishers and university, reading event of an autonomous regional NGOs in order to activate the local publishing industry. Furthermore, this study also suggests building a solidarity infrastructure of local publishing industry, local bookstores, local universities, and local residents. In addition, It is also a way to extend the bookstore as a cultural space with bookstores and cafes, bookstores and learning spaces, bookstores, libraries, bookstores and libraries. This study focused on the need spending a culture and knowledge, building space to create a regional culture.