When did Kurt Wolff and Helen Wolff open Pantheon Books in New York City?
Kurt Wolff and Helen Wolff opened Pantheon Books in 1942. They fled Europe to escape fascism and the Holocaust before establishing this imprint.
Questions about Pantheon Books
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What major event happened at Pantheon Books in February 1990 regarding André Schiffrin?
André Schiffrin was asked to resign from his position as executive editor in February 1990. He refused demands to cut titles or reduce staff numbers, which led to his dismissal.
Who acquired Random House including Pantheon Books in 1998?
Bertelsmann purchased Random House along with its imprints including Pantheon Books in 1998. This acquisition made Bertelsmann the largest publisher of English-language trade books.
Which graphic novel by Art Spiegelman became one of Pantheon's first original graphic novels in 1986?
Maus: A Survivor's Tale by Art Spiegelman appeared as one of their first original graphic novels in 1986. Spiegelman later served as comics consultant advising editor-in-chief Dan Frank until May 2021.
When did Pantheon reissue the For Beginners series originally published during the 1970s and 1980s?
Pantheon reissued the For Beginners series in 2003 after decades of dormancy. The series had been originally published by Writers and Readers Cooperative during the 1970s and 1980s.