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A Penguin Calendar

Penguin Books has such a place in the hearts of readers and collectors that quite often merchandise is produced to … More

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Penguin becomes Signet

Alan Lane, co-founder of Penguin, never liked his American offshoot, Penguin Inc.. He disapproved of its bold covers and mass … More

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Pelican becomes Mentor

Pelicans first appeared in 1937 when Penguin Books wanted to expand their lists into the non-fiction market. British Pelicans sported … More

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The Penguin Classics

Despite its fame as a literary classic, Homer’s Odyssey, the great epic poem about Odysseus and his return from the … More

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