When was Manning Publications established and by whom?
Manning Publications was established in 1990 by Marjan Bace and Lee Fitzpatrick. They initially operated as a book packaging business serving engineering and computing sectors.
Questions about Manning Publications
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What strategic shift did Manning Publications make to focus on the computer industry?
Manning Publications shifted its scope from general engineering to specializing in computer industry topics after Addison Wesley became their first customer for a computer book. This pivot changed the trajectory of the entire organization and made computing the central focus of their operations.
How does the Manning Early Access Program known as MEAP function for subscribers?
The Manning Early Access Program allows subscribers to receive incremental completed chapters before the final publication date. Readers gain immediate value while authors are still writing the final drafts instead of waiting months or years for completion.
When did BusinessWire report that Manning partnered with O'Reilly Media to expand distribution channels?
BusinessWire reported this addition in July 2008 in response to subscriber demand. The partnership added some of their digital library to the Safari Books Online cloud platform to reach audiences through established platforms.
From which historical sources do the covers of books published by Manning feature illustrations?
One source includes the 1805 edition of Sylvain Maréchal's four-volume compendium of regional dress customs. Another source features Thomas Jefferys' A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations, Ancient and Modern.