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[[Category:Publishers]][[category:Publisher Imprints]] | [[Category:Publishers]][[category:Publisher Imprints]] | ||
| − | [[Pocket Books]] was established in 1939 and is a division of [[Simon and Schuster|Simon & Schuster]]. American entrepeneur Richard de Graff brought the publisher to the United States. Soon, the distinctive kangaroo logo (the kangaroo is named Gertrude, after de Graff's mother | + | [[Pocket Books]] was established in 1939 and is a division of [[Simon and Schuster|Simon & Schuster]]. American entrepeneur Richard de Graff brought the publisher to the United States. Soon, the distinctive kangaroo logo (the kangaroo is named Gertrude, after de Graff's mother) was a common sight in bookstores and other outlets. |
Aspiring writers should note that Pocket only accepts agented manuscripts. | Aspiring writers should note that Pocket only accepts agented manuscripts. | ||
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| − | + | * [http://www.simonsays.com/content/destination.cfm?sid=33&pid=427726 Pocket Books' Website] | |
| − | + | * [[:Category:Pocket Books Authors|Pocket Books Authors]] | |
| − | + | * [[:Category:Pocket Star Books Authors|Pocket Star Books Authors]] | |
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| − | * [http://www.simonsays.com/content/destination.cfm?sid=33&pid=427726 Pocket Books] | ||
== Imprints == | == Imprints == | ||
| + | * [[Atria]] - [[Hardcover]] imprint | ||
| + | * [[Pocket Star Books]] | ||
* [[Sonnet]] | * [[Sonnet]] | ||
== Closed Imprints == | == Closed Imprints == | ||
| + | * [[Gallen Books]] - 1981 to 1982 | ||
* [[First Love]] - Young adult titles | * [[First Love]] - Young adult titles | ||
| + | * [[Silhouette]] - sold to [[Harlequin Enterprises Limited]] | ||
* [[Tapestry Romance|Tapestry]] | * [[Tapestry Romance|Tapestry]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:38, 12 November 2008
Pocket Books was established in 1939 and is a division of Simon & Schuster. American entrepeneur Richard de Graff brought the publisher to the United States. Soon, the distinctive kangaroo logo (the kangaroo is named Gertrude, after de Graff's mother) was a common sight in bookstores and other outlets.
Aspiring writers should note that Pocket only accepts agented manuscripts.
Imprints
- Atria - Hardcover imprint
- Pocket Star Books
- Sonnet
Closed Imprints
- Gallen Books - 1981 to 1982
- First Love - Young adult titles
- Silhouette - sold to Harlequin Enterprises Limited
- Tapestry
