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August Derleth

Arkham House

The First 20 Years 1939-1959

August Derleth

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Anson Street Press
12 December 2025
Bibliographies, catalogues, discographies; Industry & industrial studies
""Arkham House: The first 20 years; 1939-1959"" offers an unparalleled look into the formative era of one of America's most distinctive publishers. Authored by August Derleth, a co-founder of Arkham House, this meticulous chronicle provides an insider's perspective on the company's crucial initial two decades.

Delving deep into mid-20th century American publishing history, this volume serves as an essential resource for understanding the establishment and growth of Arkham House. Readers will discover a comprehensive corporate history, tracing the trajectory of a unique independent press from its inception in 1939 through 1959. Beyond its rich historical narrative, the book also functions as an invaluable bibliographic reference, meticulously documenting the output of this iconic publisher. For those interested in the evolution of American literary presses and the detailed record of their contributions, ""Arkham House"" stands as a definitive and enduring account.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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Imprint:   Anson Street Press
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 2mm
Weight:   77g
ISBN:   9781025244846
ISBN 10:   1025244842
Pages:   44
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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