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Pelican Books

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British publishing company

Pelican Books is a non-fiction imprint of Penguin Books founded by Allen Lane and V. K. Krishna Menon. It publishes inexpensive paperbacks of academic topics intended to reach a broader audience.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1937Founded1
  • HeadquartersLondon1

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Pelican books
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Pelican Books is a non-fiction imprint of Penguin Books founded by Allen Lane and V. K. Krishna Menon. It publishes inexpensive paperbacks of academic topics intended to reach a broader audience.2

The story

Founded by Allen Lane in 1937.1

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Timeline

  1. 1937Founded Founded1

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