On July 30, 1935, Allen Lane changed the world of books. He introduced paperback Penguin Books, bridging the gap between expensive hardcover books and cheap newspapers. With that middle option—and with distribution in places other than bookstores—the Penguin line became a staple of booksellers worldwide. Penguin paperbacks were actually inexpensive enough to be sold from a vending machine.They're my favorite; I love that uniform orange/black style guide they use.
Saturday, July 30, 2016
81 Years Ago Today
Penguin Books debuted!
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