When did Algernon Methuen start publishing textbooks under the label Methuen & Co?
Algernon Methuen began to publish and market his own textbooks in June 1889. He started this venture as a sideline to his teaching work in London.
Questions about Methuen Publishing
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to D. H. Lawrence's The Rainbow when Methuen published it in 1915?
Methuen faced prosecution for obscenity after publishing D. H. Lawrence's The Rainbow in 1915. The firm offered no defense and agreed to destroy the remaining stock of 1,011 copies without legal battle.
Who succeeded Algernon Methuen as chairman of the company in 1924?
E. V. Lucas succeeded Algernon Methuen as chairman in 1924 and led the company until his death on the 3rd of May 1938. Besides his executive role, he also received a separate salary as the chief reader of the company.
Why did Methuen alter editions of The Adventures of Tintin before publishing them in English?
Methuen altered their editions of The Adventures of Tintin by insisting that books featuring British characters undergo major changes. They sent a list of 131 errors to be corrected because they decided prior editions did not reflect the U.K. accurately enough.
When was Methuen sold off to Reed International's Octopus following its acquisition by the Thomson Organization?
The Thomson Organization acquired Associated Book Publishers in 1987 and subsequently sold trade publishing units including Methuen to Reed International's Octopus. Reed later sold its trade publishing to Random House in February 1997.