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Penguin revolutionised publishing in the 1930s through its high quality, inexpensive paperbacks, sold through woolworths and other high street stores for sixpence. It was cofounded in 1935 by sir allen lane with his brothers richard and john, as a line of the publishers the bodley head, only becoming a separate company the following year. The art of illustration flourished at penguin during the 1960s and 70s under a series of art directors whose tastes in cover design were more graphic than typographic. Histories, was issued hors serie in 1996 by the penguin collectors society. The penguin collectors society boasts over 500 members which may seem a small group, but remember, this is a club whose sole purpose is to collect one. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The penguin classics new penguin book of english folk. Inspired by the editions pere castor books drawn by rojan and the technique of autolithography used in the poster art of the time, carringtons suggestion for what was to become the puffin picture book series was adopted by penguin. Jul 01, 20 king penguin book series king penguin book series the art of penguin science fiction the history and cover art of science fiction published by penguin books from 1935 to the present day penguin first editions guide to the early 19351955 first editions published by penguin books penguin book covers. The penguin collectors society founded in 1974 by a small group of enthusiasts meeting in richmond, surrey, this group studies 20th century book design, particularly penguin books, and help to preserve material relating to penguin. Some titles relating to art and architecture not all of them paperbacks. Turner fetch high sums at auction, but etchings of turners works, engraved by other artists, are readily available and affordable.
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