Hi all,I have done some work in quant fin that i am considering publishing. For anybody out there with experience in book publishing, would you be able to recommend a literary agent with an interest/good connections in this area? Thanks!R

hmm i don't know if there are any.The good news is that direct contact with the editors works well. MJ

Hi ytfloyd; Yes, literary agents will certainly help you to hawk your stuff to publishers - maybe organizing an auction for the right sort of book - but in the process they will expect a cut of any deal. For a normal sort of book, you could therefore end up paying the agent a percentage of the same sort of royalty you would have got anyway. But as a publisher I would say that, wouldn't I? Publishers often might not like literary agents as they tend to get a better deal for authors in relation to things like film rights and other merchandising deals. (This is probably not going to be an issue as far as you're concerned for a quantitative finance book?)On the other hand, they are seen by publishers as respected working partners, as agents aren't likely to approach a publisher if the book's a real turkey. I'd try a few direct approaches to publishers first, and see what initial interest you can get. Good luck!

thanks grahamfromwiley, that's very helpful. i have a follow-up qeustion or two; would you mind if i emailed you directly?

No problem. My email address is grussel@wiley.co.uk

thanks graham...i'll be in touch shortly. and paul i'll happily make sure wilmott gets its due. this forum is a wonderful place to meet people and share ideas. thanks!