The book of paperbacks

Schreuders Piet

Published by Virgin Books London, softcover, illustrated

A Visual history of the paperback book

CONTENTS
Preface Preface to the English Edition
Introduction

PART ONE
The History of the Paperback
European Prelude
American Prelude
Pocket Books, 1939-1959
Avon Books, 1941-1959
Penguin Books, 1941-1948
Books in Wartimc, 1941-1947
Popular Library, 1943-1959
Dell Books, 1943-1959
Bantam Books, 1945-1959
Signet Books, 1948-1959 Graphic, Checker, Pyramid, Lion, Fawcett, Ballantinc, Ace and Berkley
The Distribution of Paperbacks in America

PART TWO
Paperback Covers
A Few Generalizations
A Fcw Particulars
Art Directors
How Are Covers Produced?
Artistic Influences
Recognition of Cover Artists
The Artists Speak

PART THREE
Appendices
Year by Year
Overview of American Paperback Publishers .
The First Hundred From Avati to Zuckcrberg: Who's Who in Cover Art
Collecting Paperbacks
Bibliography Index
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