the publishing industry theme
A character working with the dissemination of literature, music, and information is engaged in their chosen occupation. For example, we may see an author work with a literary agent to find a publisher willing to print and sell a book.
Examples
In talesoftheunexpected6x10 "The Luncheon", Tony spent his last £37 on lunch with the wife of a famous film producer in an effort to secure a film deal for his novel.
10 total · 5 major · 5 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| ahh1x05 | major | The story was narrated in a publisher's office. |
| ahp2x12 | major | Alexander was a publisher visiting a potential client author. |
| columbo1971e3x05 | major | The plot turns on the publisher Riley Greenleaf trying to get away with having his cash-cow author killed before he could defect to a rival publishing house with a manuscript for a prospective bestseller set in Vietnam during the war. |
| movie: Cimmaron (1931) | major | Yancey founded the Oklahoma Wigwam newspaper. Sabra took over running the publication after Yancey ran off to help settle the Cherokee Strip. |
| tftc1989e6x03 | major | Rolanda was a writer for Tales from The Crypt, and the story largely took place in this magazine's offices. |
| ahp6x34 | minor | A publisher quipped of how it was more difficult to sell novels than it used to be. |
| columbo1971e10x08 | minor | Victoria has some dealings with a literary agent. |
| columbo1971e1x02 | minor | Arthur Kennicut was a powerful publishing magnate. |
| talesoftheunexpected6x10 | minor | Tony tried to work his connections in the publishing industry to get a movie deal for his novel. |
| talesoftheunexpected7x04 | minor | Sam was enticed by his publisher to put up with the stalking in order to promote his book. |