A History of Paperback Books:
Publishing Houses, Authors, and
Artists
An overview of the paper-bound book, its history and development, the pioneers in the field, and its contributions to our culture. Visit: www.hydeparkbooks.comPaperback Books The Paper-Bound Book Prior to the 19th Century
There was little need for paperbacks before the American Civil War. The First Paperback Revolution
The first successful mass-market paperback. The Second Paperback Revolution
The Industrial Revolution meets Public Education The Arrival of Pulp Paper
Books made of cheap paper become a cultural genre The Search for Low Price, High Quality
Publishers establish subsidiaries to meet growing demand for inexpensive quality books. The Third Paperback Revolution
Robert Fair deGraff and Pocket Books The Pocket Book Imitators
Suddenly the leaders in paperback production were playing catch-up. The Pulp Magazines become Paperbacks
Led by George Delacourte and Ned Pines, the pulps rush into the paperback market. The Paperback Scandals
The U.S. Congress launches investigation to Paperback Sleaze The Modern Paperback
Mergers, consolidations, buy-outs. The modern paperback.
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