icon Books donated: 6,120,044 icon Funds raised for literacy & libraries: $ 11,023,057.00 icon Books reused or recycled: 70,679,941
  • Login
  • icon-backet Cart: 0
  • Checkout
  • Wishlist
  • My Account
  • Order Status
  • Help

Great Prices on new and used books

icon-free-shipping FREE Shipping Worldwide.
 
BetterWorldBooks.com
Refer a Friend
bg bg
  • Home
  • Textbooks
  • Popular Categories
    • Antique, Rare & Collectible Books
    • Architecture Books
    • Art Books
    • Biographies & Autobiographies
    • Business & Economics Books
    • Children's Books
    • Comic Books & Graphic Novels
    • Computer & Technology Books
    • Cookbooks, Food & Wine Books
    • Crime Books
    • Design Books
    • Education Books
    • Fiction & Classic Literature Books
    • Funny Books
    • Health & Fitness Books
    • History Books
    • Home & Garden Books
    • Horror Books
    • Magazines & Newspapers
    • Medical Books
    • Mind, Body, & Spirit Books
    • Mystery Books & Thrillers
    • Non-Classifiable Books
    • Parenting, Family
      & Relationship Books
    • Philosophy Books
    • Photography Books
    • Political & Current Events Books
    • Reference Books
    • Religion Books
    • Romance Books
    • Science Books
    • Science Fiction Books
    • Self-Help Books
    • Social Science Books
    • Sports Books
    • Travel Books
    bg Shop from Work Sale bg
    • Get Productive. Save Now!
    bg Textbooks bg
    • Up to 90% OFF!
    bg Other Merchandise bg
    • Audiobooks
    • T-Shirts
    • DVD Movies
    • Music CDs
  • Connect

    From the Blog

    WE’RE LOOKING FOR THE TOP CHEF, AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE WINNER OF LIBRARIES!

    That’s right folks, our 2nd Annual LEAP for Libraries Grant Application is NOW OPEN and we’re searching for today’s library program game-changers....

    READ MORE
  • Games
  • SALE
  • Donate
  • Sell Textbooks
  • Home/
  • Publishing
  • /
  • Language Arts & Disciplines
  • /
  • Education
  • / Golden Legacy
image description
Golden Legacy: How Golden Books Won Children's Hearts, Changed Publishing Forever, and Became an American Icon Along the Way
View larger imageView larger image

Golden Legacy

How Golden Books Won Children's Hearts, Changed Publishing Forever, and Became an American Icon Along the Way (Hardcover)♥ Add to Wishlist

by Leonard S. Marcus , Eric Carle

Tweet
email facebook twitter sharethisShareThis
USED: $15.47

Shipped from other seller

Condition:

Sale
image description
Item is out
of stock
NEW: $36.49 (Save 8.8%)

May ship separately

Sale
image description
Item is out
of stock

About the Book

THE YEAR 2007 marks the 65th anniversary of a bold experiment: the launch of the Little Golden Books during the dark days of World War II. At a time when the literacy rate was not nearly as high as it is now - and privation was felt by nearly all - quality books for children would now be available at a price nearly everyone could afford (25 cents), and sold where ordinary people shopped. "Golden Legacy "is a lively history of a company, a line of ... more

     

      All Available Copies

      > Find at your local library
      • Newimage description
      • Other Sellersimage description
      Shipments from other sellers will have different delivery time frames. To see what those are click here.
      CONDITION SELLER PRICE SHIPPING PURCHASE
      New : BRAND NEW. Fast shipping and a 100% money-back guarantee from an award-winning, socially responsible business. This purchase funds literacy programs helping people everyday in the US and abroad.
      Sale

      Ships directly from Better World Books

      $36.49
      FREE
      Add
      Used Good(1 Copy): Good Golden Legacy: How Golden Books Won Children's Hearts, Changed Publishing Forever, and Became An American Icon Along the Way (Deluxe Golden Book)
      Sale

      Ukazoo Books
      OH, USA

      $15.47
      FREE
      Add
      Used Good(2 Copies): Good HARDCOVER, Withdrawn and Cancelled library book with usual markings, VV5 Shipped with delivery confirmation.
      Sale

      ACSBOOKS
      OH, USA

      $16.26
      FREE
      Add
      Used Good(1 Copy): Good Used book in good condition. Ex library copy. 100% Money Back Guarantee. no expedited shipping for this item.
      Sale

      TR Enterprises
      NY, USA

      $17.83
      FREE
      Add
      Used Good(1 Copy): Good Ex-library bookGet it fast.
      Sale

      ShipFastFromAustinTexas
      TX, USA

      $18.75
      FREE
      Add
      Used Very Good(1 Copy): Very Good 0375829962 Book is lightly used with little or no noticeable damage. Unbeatable customer service, and we usually ship the same or next day. Over one million satisfied customers!
      Sale

      Your Online Bookstore
      TX, USA

      $18.86
      FREE
      Add
      Used Very Good(1 Copy): Very Good Softcover Advanced Reading Copy. Softcover pre-release first edition. These are collectible and may increase in value. Artwork is black and white and some may be missing. Copy not final, some typos. Save some $$$. Perfectly Good Reading Copy. Great Copy. Ships Lightning Fast.
      Sale

      bostrombooks
      NJ, USA

      $20.77
      FREE
      Add
      Used Very Good(1 Copy): Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket 9780375829963. First Printing; Deluxe Golden Book; 0.87 x 10 x 9.84 Inches; 256 pages.
      Sale

      Books End
      NY, USA

      $23.75
      FREE
      Add
      New: New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 245 p. Contains: Illustrations.
      Sale

      Books Any
      NY, USA

      $25.71
      FREE
      Add
      New: BRAND NEW 0375829962.
      Sale

      indoo.com
      NJ, USA

      $29.12
      FREE
      Add
      New: New BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
      Sale

      BargainBookStores
      MI, USA

      $32.06
      FREE
      Add
      Used Good(1 Copy): Good. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 245 p. Contains: Illustrations.
      Sale

      textbookwizards
      NC, USA

      $33.75
      FREE
      Add
      Used Like New: LIKE NEW. Fast shipping and a 100% money-back guarantee from an award-winning, socially responsible business. This purchase funds literacy programs helping people everyday in the US and abroad.
      Sale

      Super Book Deals

      $36.49
      FREE
      Add
      New: New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 245 p. Contains: Illustrations.
      Sale

      Alibris
      NV, USA

      $37.75
      FREE
      Add
      Used Good(1 Copy): Good. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 245 p. Contains: Illustrations.
      Sale

      textbookwizards
      NC, USA

      $38.75
      FREE
      Add
      Used Good(1 Copy): Good. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 245 p. Contains: Illustrations.
      Sale

      textbookwizards
      NC, USA

      $38.75
      FREE
      Add
      New: New BRAND NEW BOOK! Shipped within 24-48 hours. Normal delivery time is 5-12 days.
      Sale

      AwesomeBooksUK
      OXON, GBR

      $53.49
      FREE
      Add
      New: Format: Hardcover. Brand New, Perfect Condition. May Ship From Overseas, Allow Additional Delivery Time.
      Sale

      Papa Media
      NY, USA

      $84.70
      FREE
      Add

      About the Book

      THE YEAR 2007 marks the 65th anniversary of a bold experiment: the launch of the Little Golden Books during the dark days of World War II. At a time when the literacy rate was not nearly as high as it is now - and privation was felt by nearly all - quality books for children would now be available at a price nearly everyone could afford (25 cents), and sold where ordinary people shopped. "Golden Legacy "is a lively history of a company, a line of books, the groundbreaking writers and artists who created them, the clever mavericks who marketed and sold them, and the cultural landscape that surrounded them.

      Product Details

      • Media: Hardcover Book, 245 pages
      • Language: English
      • Publisher: Golden Books (Oct. 31st, 2007)
      • ISBN-10: 0375829962
      • ISBN-13: 9780375829963
      • Dimensions: 10.10 x 9.98 x 1.05 inches
      • Shipping Weight: 2.95 lbs
      • Categories: Publishing Education

      Customer Reviews

      Reviews from Goodreads.com
      USED: $15.47

      Shipped from other seller

      Condition:

      Sale
      image description
      Item is out
      of stock
      NEW: $36.49 (Save 8.8%)

      May ship separately

      Sale
      image description
      Item is out
      of stock

      Shop from Work Sale
      Be Twice as Productive!

      Get 2 books for $5 and each additional book for only $2.50. Shop and Save Now »

      image description
      Book for Book™

      We match every book you purchase with a book donation. Learn more

        image description

        Better World Books

        • About Us
        • Videos
        • Our Stores
        • Blog
        • Book Club
        • Facebook
        • Twitter
        • Careers

        Customer Service

        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Forgot Your Password?

        Gift Certificates

        • Redeem a gift certificate
        • Gift Certificate Balance

        Shipping & Payment

        • Rates & Delivery Times
        • International Shipping
        • Return Policy
        • Payment Methods

        Our Programs

        • BWB Grants
        • BWB for Libraries
        • BWB on Campus
        • Library Sidewalk Sale
        • Donate Books
        • Sell Textbooks
        • Affiliate Programs
        • Bulk Sales (50+)

        Our Newsletter

        Sign up now to get news, sales and special promotions!

        Manage Subscriptions

        Literacy Partners

        Books For Africa Invisible Children National Center for Family Literacy Room to Read Worldfund
        Better Business Bureau B Corporation

        © Better World Books (BetterWorldBooks.com) - All Rights Reserved  Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright

        12
        Attention: All condition images are examples only. They do not depict the specific book you are ordering.