Thoughts of a Book Review Editor

Stephen Kenneth Donovan ()
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Stephen Kenneth Donovan: Independent Researcher, Swinton, Greater Manchester M27 0YE, UK

Publications, 2023, vol. 11, issue 2, 1-3

Abstract: What are the essential abilities that make proficient book review editors? They should preferably be a seasoned reviewer themselves, with the ability to read a book and write a review in short time in an emergency. They will develop a group of trusted reviewers—the ‘regulars’—which may include the editors themselves. However, there will also be a blacklist of failed reviewers not to be approached again. Recognising that book reviews were dropped by many journals, which were commonly wanting more printed space for research articles, does not mean that they will not be needed in the future. In the age of online publication, page space is no longer a valid limitation. If they are not on board already, electronic journals should be appointing new book review editors and expecting an influx of copy.

Keywords: research journals; reviewers; publishers; online publication; publication space (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A2 D83 L82 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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