2006, ISBN: 0141015969

[EAN: 9780141015965], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Penguin], BIOGRAPHY: BUSINESS & INDUSTRY, WRITING EDITING GUIDES, PUBLISHING INDUSTRY, 512 pages.By founding Penguin books and po… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780141015965], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Penguin], BIOGRAPHY: BUSINESS & INDUSTRY, WRITING EDITING GUIDES, PUBLISHING INDUSTRY, 512 pages.By founding Penguin books and popularizing the pape rback, Allen Lane not only changed publishing in Britain, he was also at the forefront of a social and cultural revolution that sa w the masses given access to what had previously been the preserv e of a wealthy few. In Penguin Special Jeremy Lewis brings this extraordinary era brilliantly to life, recounting how Lane came t o launch his Penguins for the price of a packet of cigarettes; ho w they became enormously influential in alerting the public to th e threat of Nazi Germany; and how Penguin itself gradually became a national institution, like the BBC and the NHS, whilst at the same time challenging the status quo through the famous Lady Chat terley case. Above all, it is the story of how one often fallible , complex man used his vision to change the world. 'Lewis's boo k is a triumph . a rich and humorous history of 20th century re ading habits, Penguin Special will not be surpassed' MAIL ON SUND AY 'A word of warning: the enjoyable swiftness of Jeremy Lewis' s prose can seduce the reader into going too fast, but savour thi s book slowly, don't gobble it up. It is so richly stuffed with f acts, people, perceptions and atmosphere that you may get indiges tion if you do not allow it the time it deserves' Diana Athill, L ITERARY REVIEW, Books<

2006, ISBN: 9780141015965

Penguin. Very Good. 7.48 x 0.28 x 10.83 inches. Paperback. 2006. 512 pages.<br>By founding Penguin books and popularizing the pape rback, Allen Lane not only changed publishing in B… Mehr…

Penguin. Very Good. 7.48 x 0.28 x 10.83 inches. Paperback. 2006. 512 pages.<br>By founding Penguin books and popularizing the pape rback, Allen Lane not only changed publishing in Britain, he was also at the forefront of a social and cultural revolution that sa w the masses given access to what had previously been the preserv e of a wealthy few. In Penguin Special Jeremy Lewis brings this extraordinary era brilliantly to life, recounting how Lane came t o launch his Penguins for the price of a packet of cigarettes; ho w they became enormously influential in alerting the public to th e threat of Nazi Germany; and how Penguin itself gradually became a national institution, like the BBC and the NHS, whilst at the same time challenging the status quo through the famous Lady Chat terley case. Above all, it is the story of how one often fallible , complex man used his vision to change the world. 'Lewis's boo k is a triumph ... a rich and humorous history of 20th century re ading habits, Penguin Special will not be surpassed' MAIL ON SUND AY 'A word of warning: the enjoyable swiftness of Jeremy Lewis' s prose can seduce the reader into going too fast, but savour thi s book slowly, don't gobble it up. It is so richly stuffed with f acts, people, perceptions and atmosphere that you may get indiges tion if you do not allow it the time it deserves' Diana Athill, L ITERARY REVIEW ., Penguin, 2006, 3<

2006, ISBN: 0141015969

[EAN: 9780141015965], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Penguin], A slight tan to page edges Good condition is defined as: a copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of th… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780141015965], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Penguin], A slight tan to page edges Good condition is defined as: a copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day., Books<

ISBN: 9780141015965

Penguin. Paperback. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stic… Mehr…

Penguin. Paperback. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included., Penguin, 1<

2005, ISBN: 9780141015965

Paperback, Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service., Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Penguin]