Golden Legacy

The Story of Golden Books

Leonard S. Marcus, Eric Carle

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English

Golden Books
01 December 2007

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Society & Social Sciences

Series: Deluxe Golden Book

How Golden Books

won children's hearts and changed publishing forever.

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.

By: Leonard S. Marcus
Foreword by: Eric Carle
Imprint: Golden Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 257mm, Width: 260mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 1.355kg
ISBN: 9780375829963
ISBN 10: 0375829962
Series: Deluxe Golden Book
Pages: 245
Publication Date: 01 December 2007
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Golden Legacy: The Story of Golden Books

Review, The New York Times Book Review, 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."" Starred Review, School Library Journal, December 2007: ""This winning combination of nostalgia and clear-eyed, meticulously researched history breaks new ground, and should have broad appeal.""