Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of English
Document Type
Paper
Publication Date
10-2025
Subjects
Book Publishing, Book industries and trade
Abstract
This research investigates the advantages and limitations of hybrid publishing models for legacy-focused memoirs that integrate written narratives with visual ephemera. As traditional publishers prioritize commercial viability and self-publishing platforms present technical challenges for complex projects, legacy memoir authors face unique obstacles in preserving personal histories with professional quality while maintaining creative control.
Through an analysis of industry standards, case studies of published legacy memoirs, and an examination of current publishing models, this study identifies how hybrid publishing can address the specialized needs of legacy memoir authors in ways that traditional and self-publishing models cannot fully accommodate. The research contributes to understanding how specialized genres interact with evolving publishing models while navigating publishing decisions for works where preservation rather than commercial success is the primary goal.
Rights
© 2025 Julie Kanta
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/44147
Recommended Citation
Kanta, Julie, "Hybrid Publishing and the Legacy Memoir: A New Model For Preservation" (2025). Book Publishing Final Research Paper. 90.
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/44147
Description
Paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Writing: Book Publishing.