Arkham House

<p>Arkham House: The first 20 years; 1939-1959 offers an unparalleled look into the formative era of one of America's most distinctive publishers. Authored by August Derleth a co-founder of Arkham House this meticulous chronicle provides an insider's perspective on the company's crucial initial two decades.<br><br>Delving deep into mid-20th century American publishing history this volume serves as an essential resource for understanding the establishment and growth of Arkham House. Readers will discover a comprehensive corporate history tracing the trajectory of a unique independent press from its inception in 1939 through 1959. Beyond its rich historical narrative the book also functions as an invaluable bibliographic reference meticulously documenting the output of this iconic publisher. For those interested in the evolution of American literary presses and the detailed record of their contributions Arkham House stands as a definitive and enduring account.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>