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Penguin Special

- The Life and Times of Allen Lane

About Penguin Special

Talks about the era in which the masses were given access to what had previously been the preserve of a wealthy few - books. This title recounts how Allen Lane came to launch his Penguins for the price of a packet of cigarettes; how they became enormously influential in alerting the public to the threat of Nazi Germany; and more.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780141015965
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 512
  • Published:
  • May 3, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 190x275x7 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 382 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 7, 2024

Description of Penguin Special

Talks about the era in which the masses were given access to what had previously been the preserve of a wealthy few - books. This title recounts how Allen Lane came to launch his Penguins for the price of a packet of cigarettes; how they became enormously influential in alerting the public to the threat of Nazi Germany; and more.

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