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Moral Censorship And Progressive Faith

The new firm published both religious works and secular fiction during its first decades. Matthew Hodder made frequent trips to North America where he met representatives from Moody Press. He established connections with Scribners and Fleming H. Revell while traveling abroad. Some titles like George Adam Smith's Isaiah identified multiple authorship within the Book of Isaiah. Paul Sabatier wrote a sympathetic Life of St Francis that reflected progressive Protestant views. The company refused Michael Arlen's The Green Hat after Collins published it in 1924. Matthew Hodder expressed doubt about the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam before any decision was made. Secular fiction gradually entered their list despite moral censorship concerns in the early twentieth century. Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland appeared in an edition they released in 1922.

When was Hodder & Stoughton officially created as a distinct publishing house?

Hodder & Stoughton became a distinct publishing house in 1868. This formal creation occurred when two partners retired from the company and Thomas Wilberforce Stoughton joined the partnership.

What major literary series did Hodder & Stoughton acquire exclusive British hardback rights for in 1928?

Leslie Charteris created The Saint adventure novel series which the company acquired exclusive British hardback rights for in 1928. They published all fifty UK first editions of the series until 1983.

Which famous children's book launched the Famous Five series under Brockhampton Book Co?

Five on a Treasure Island launched the Famous Five series in 1942. Ernest Roker managed the operation and persuaded author Enid Blyton to write about four children and a dog for the new imprint.

Who won the Booker Prize in 1982 with Schindler's Ark published by Sceptre?

Thomas Keneally won the Booker Prize in 1982 with Schindler's Ark published by Sceptre. Keri Hulme received the same honor in 1985 for The Bone People acquired from their New Zealand office.

When did Hachette Livre purchase the entire group including Hodder Headline?

Hachette Livre purchased the entire group two years after W H Smith acquired Hodder Headline in 1999. This acquisition occurred in 2001 when they took over Time Warner Book Group making them the UK's lead publisher.

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When was Hodder & Stoughton officially created as a distinct publishing house?

What major literary series did Hodder & Stoughton acquire exclusive British hardback rights for in 1928?

Which famous children's book launched the Famous Five series under Brockhampton Book Co?

Who won the Booker Prize in 1982 with Schindler's Ark published by Sceptre?

When did Hachette Livre purchase the entire group including Hodder Headline?

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