80 Years Of Best Sellers, 1895 1975

This is an essential cumulative overview of American Bestsellers for much of the 20th century. It is engagingly written, well organized, and well documented, with cumulative sales figures you can't get anywhere else. Contents: Forewords / Arnold W. Ehrlich, Mildred C. Smith, and Frederic G. Melcher -- The history of best sellers -- Best sellers, 1895-1975. Combined -- Hardbound -- Paperbound -- Best seller subjects. Children's books -- Cookbooks -- Crime and suspense -- Do it yourself and gardening -- Poetry -- Reference -- Religion -- Best sellers by years, 1895-1975 -- Early best sellers -- Books and articles about best sellers.