Me and Random House: A Memoir by Bennett Cerf

Author: Bennett Cerf
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: Bennett Cerf (1898-1971), the late founder of Random House in the United States, was an iconic figure in the American publishing industry. His memoir I Remember Random House is a classic work vividly reflecting the ups and downs of the American publishing industry in the 20th century, as well as a literary memoir filled with humor, wit, and wisdom. With his cheerful and sincere personality, Bennett Cerf recounts his life experiences from his childhood reading life to his youth entrepreneurship, and ultimately his four decades of dedication to the publishing industry. In 1925, he partnered with Donald Kroll to acquire the Modern Library series, laying the foundation for the establishment of Random House in 1927. Over the following four decades, they gradually built Random House into the largest publishing group in the United States. The author shares countless humorous and interesting anecdotes from his entrepreneurial journey, including his interactions with many writers such as Eugene O'Neill, William Faulkner, James Joyce, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Truman Capote, as well as his relationships with other American publishers. Through his humorous and wise personal experiences, the author shows us how he managed the publishing house, expanded his brand influence, dealt with authors, peers, and the media, and operated books. From the growth trajectory of a successful publisher, readers can see the rise of Random House, the largest publishing group in the United States. 2007 marked the 30th anniversary of the book's publication in the United States and the 80th anniversary of the founding of Random House. The brand-new Chinese translation of I Remember Random House is the first authorized illustrated complete translation, featuring 100 related images that fully recreate the original book's appearance.