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Putting Dell on the Map: A History of Dell Paperbacks by William H. Lyles (First Edition)
$35.00 USD
- Putting Dell on the Map: A History of Dell Paperbacks by William H. Lyles (First Edition)
- Features: First published in 1983, stated. First Printing with full number line 1-10. Contributions to the Study of Popular Culture, no. 5. This detailed history chronicles the rise of Dell Publishing and its pioneering role in shaping the American paperback industry. Lyles examines Dell’s innovative marketing, distinctive mapback designs, and editorial strategies that made its books both collectible and culturally influential. The work serves as an important resource for scholars of publishing history, popular culture, and mid-20th-century American literature. Navy cloth with gilt lettering; Frontispiece: Map of Publishing and Printing Establishments. 178 pp. Includes index.
- Book Condition: Very Good+ - Firm binding. Minor bumping to corners. Mild soiling to fore edge of text block.
- Contributors:
- Author: William H. Lyles
- Publisher: Greenwood Press
- Date Published: 1983
- City: Westport, Connecticut
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