OER Knowledge CloudBook Chapter20132013/09Pinter, FrancesWhite, LauraBorthwick, IanPentz, EdCampbell, Robertscholarly book publishingprofessional book publishingopen access and booksacademic book publishingAcademic and Professional PublishingAcademic and Professional Publishing171 - 1939781843346692This chapter covers the various forms and financial profiles of academic and professional book publishing. It looks back at the history of how this genre developed and how it is now adapting to the opportunities and challenges of the digital age. Ranging widely it covers hotly debated issues such as copyright, licensing terms, open access, digital production workflows and what steps need to be taken to make the most of digital while still preserving the values and skills of professional publishing.does not apply10.1016/B978-1-84334-669-2.50007-Xhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B978184334669250007Xhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B978184334669250007X