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Golden Legacy: How Golden Books Won Children's Hearts, Changed Publishing Forever, and Became an American Icon Along the Way

by Leonard S Marcus

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Publisher Comments:

THE YEAR 2007 marks the 65th anniversary of a bold experiment: the launch of the Little Golden Books during the dark days of World War II. At a time when the literacy rate was not nearly as high as it is now - and privation was felt by nearly all - quality books for children would now be available at a price nearly everyone could afford (25 cents), and sold where ordinary people shopped. Golden Legacy is a lively history of a company, a line of books, the groundbreaking writers and artists who created them, the clever mavericks who marketed and sold them, and the cultural landscape that surrounded them.

Review:

Review, The New York Times Book Review (circ: 1,623,697), November 11, 2007:

"The book includes a wonderful selection of archival photos and artwork that convey the depth and breadth of the creative talent working there in those early years."

About the Author

Leonard S. Marcus has written many award-winning books, including Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened by the Moon. A frequent contributor to The New York Times Book Review, Washington Post Book World, The Horn Book, and Publishers Weekly, Marcus's book reviews have been featured in every issue of Parenting magazine since it was founded in 1987. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Eileen, November 7, 2007 (view all comments by Eileen)
I would have called this Golden Treasure ! There are so many of the unforgettable illustrations from the history of Golden Books included in this incredible book. Each one uniquely beautiful. They evoke a time when life seemed peaceful and joyful. Thank you to all the authors and illustrators for bringing so much happiness to all the children in us.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780375829963
Subtitle:
How Golden Books Won Children's Hearts, Changed Publishing Forever, and Became an American Icon Along the Way
Author:
Marcus, Leonard S
Foreword:
Carle, Eric
Author:
Marcus, Leonard S.
Publisher:
Golden Books
Subject:
Books
Subject:
Publishing
Subject:
Publishers and publishing
Subject:
Children's Literature
Subject:
Publishers and publishing -- United States.
Subject:
Golden Books Publishing Company
Publication Date:
October 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
245
Dimensions:
9.98x10.10x1.05 in. 2.95 lbs.
Age Level:
05-17

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