Alfred A. Knopf, Inc
Overview
| Works: | 1,517 works in 1,871 publications in 1 language and 133,118 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Historical fiction History Novels Fairy tales Biography Psychological fiction Biographies Young adult works |
| Roles: | Publisher, Correspondent |
| Classifications: | PS3505.A87, FIC |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Inc Alfred A. Knopf
- The art of prestige : the formative years at Knopf, 1915-1929 by Amy Root Clements( )
- The lady with the Borzoi : Blanche Knopf, literary tastemaker extraordinaire by Laura P Claridge( Book )
- The house of Knopf, 1915-1960 : a documentary volume( Book )
- The Borzoi 1925; being a sort of record of ten years of publishing by Inc Alfred A. Knopf( Book )
- Searching for recognition : the promotion of Latin American literature in the United States by Irene Rostagno( Book )
- Alfred A. Knopf, quarter century( Book )
- The Borzoi 1920; being a sort of record of five years' publishing by Inc Alfred A. Knopf( Book )
- Some random recollections; an informal talk made at the Grolier Club, New York, 21 October 1948 by Alfred A Knopf( Book )
- Evening at Deepdene : meditations of bygone days by Frederic W Goudy( Book )
- The company they kept : Alfred A. and Blanche W. Knopf, publishers : an exhibition catalog by Cathy Henderson( Book )
- The Borzoi books for sportsmen by M. L Biscotti( Book )
- The Borzoi broadside( )
- Poet and publisher : Robert Frost/Alfred A Knopf( Visual )
- Alfred A. Knopf 1915-2015 : a century of publishing( Book )
- Notes on the types : being a series of colophons plucked from the Borzoi books( Book )
- Reception and dinner to commemorate the publication of the first Borzoi book by Alfred & Blanche Knopf fifty years ago, 1915-1965 : Hotel Astor, October 29, 1965( Book )
- Monthly list by Inc Alfred A. Knopf( )
- Esther Shephard Papers by Esther Shephard( )
- The Borzoi quarterly 50th anniversary supplement, 1965( Book )
- The poets go along by John Crowe Ransom( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Inc Alfred A. Knopf
Hoot by
Carl Hiaasen(
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2 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 3,824 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Roy, who is new to his small Florida community, becomes involved in another boy's attempt to save a colony of burrowing owls from a proposed construction site
2 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 3,824 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Roy, who is new to his small Florida community, becomes involved in another boy's attempt to save a colony of burrowing owls from a proposed construction site
Song and dance man by
Karen Ackerman(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 3,723 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Grandpa demonstrates for his visiting grandchildren some of the songs, dances, and jokes he performed when he was a vaudeville entertainer
2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 3,723 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Grandpa demonstrates for his visiting grandchildren some of the songs, dances, and jokes he performed when he was a vaudeville entertainer
Wonder by
R. J Palacio(
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)
6 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 3,723 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student
6 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 3,723 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student
Mirandy and Brother Wind by
Pat McKissack(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 2,872 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To win first prize in the Junior Cakewalk, Mirandy tries to capture the wind for her partner
2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 2,872 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To win first prize in the Junior Cakewalk, Mirandy tries to capture the wind for her partner
No country for old men by
Cormac McCarthy(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 2,695 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Llewelyn Moss is hunting antelope near the Texas/Mexico border when he stumbles upon several dead men, a big stash of heroin, and more than two million dollars in cash. He takes off with the money--and the hunter becomes the hunted. A drug cartel hires a former Special Forces agent to track down the loot, and a ruthless killer joins the chase as well. Also looking for Moss is the aging Sheriff Bell, a World War II veteran who may be Moss' only hope for survival
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 2,695 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Llewelyn Moss is hunting antelope near the Texas/Mexico border when he stumbles upon several dead men, a big stash of heroin, and more than two million dollars in cash. He takes off with the money--and the hunter becomes the hunted. A drug cartel hires a former Special Forces agent to track down the loot, and a ruthless killer joins the chase as well. Also looking for Moss is the aging Sheriff Bell, a World War II veteran who may be Moss' only hope for survival
Chomp by
Carl Hiaasen(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2012 in English and held by 2,288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the difficult star of the reality television show "Expedition Survival" disappears while filming an episode in the Florida Everglades using animals from the wildlife refuge run by Wahoo Crane's family, Wahoo and classmate Tuna Gordon set out to find him while avoiding Tuna's gun-happy father
1 edition published in 2012 in English and held by 2,288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the difficult star of the reality television show "Expedition Survival" disappears while filming an episode in the Florida Everglades using animals from the wildlife refuge run by Wahoo Crane's family, Wahoo and classmate Tuna Gordon set out to find him while avoiding Tuna's gun-happy father
Read-aloud rhymes for the very young by
Jack Prelutsky(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1986 in English and held by 2,287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of more than 200 short poems by both known and anonymous American and English authors
1 edition published in 1986 in English and held by 2,287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of more than 200 short poems by both known and anonymous American and English authors
Sapphira and the slave girl by
Willa Cather(
Book
)
4 editions published in 1940 in English and held by 2,120 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sapphira Colbert, a bitter but privileged white woman, begins to persecute a young slave named Nancy, whom she unjustly suspects of seducing her husband
4 editions published in 1940 in English and held by 2,120 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sapphira Colbert, a bitter but privileged white woman, begins to persecute a young slave named Nancy, whom she unjustly suspects of seducing her husband
Death comes for the archbishop by
Willa Cather(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1927 and 1992 in English and held by 1,954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1851 French Bishop Latour and his friend Father Valliant are dispatched to New Mexico to reawaken its slumbering Catholicism. Moving along the endless prairies, Latour spreads his faith the only way he knows-- gently, although he must contend with the unforgiving landscape, derelict and sometimes openly rebellious priests, and his own loneliness. Over nearly 40 years, they leave converts and enemies, crosses, and occasionally ecstasy in their wake. But it takes a death for them to make their mark on the landscape forever
6 editions published between 1927 and 1992 in English and held by 1,954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1851 French Bishop Latour and his friend Father Valliant are dispatched to New Mexico to reawaken its slumbering Catholicism. Moving along the endless prairies, Latour spreads his faith the only way he knows-- gently, although he must contend with the unforgiving landscape, derelict and sometimes openly rebellious priests, and his own loneliness. Over nearly 40 years, they leave converts and enemies, crosses, and occasionally ecstasy in their wake. But it takes a death for them to make their mark on the landscape forever
Please ignore Vera Dietz by
A. S King(
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)
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 1,716 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When her best friend, whom she secretly loves, betrays her and then dies under mysterious circumstances, high school senior Vera Dietz struggles with secrets that could help clear his name
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 1,716 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When her best friend, whom she secretly loves, betrays her and then dies under mysterious circumstances, high school senior Vera Dietz struggles with secrets that could help clear his name
Follow the dream by
Peter Sís(
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1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 1,655 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Christopher Columbus overcomes a number of obstacles to fulfill his dream of sailing west to find a new route to the Orient
1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 1,655 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Christopher Columbus overcomes a number of obstacles to fulfill his dream of sailing west to find a new route to the Orient
Gertrude and Claudius by
John Updike(
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)
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1,624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of Claudius and Gertrude, King and Queen of Denmark, before the action of Shakespeare's Hamlet begins. Employing the nomenclature and certain details of the ancient Scandinavian legends that first describe the prince who feigns madness to achieve revenge upon his father's slayer, Updike brings to life Gertrude's girlhood as the daughter of King Rorik, her arranged marriage to the man who becomes King Hamlet, and her middle-aged affair with her husband's younger brother
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1,624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of Claudius and Gertrude, King and Queen of Denmark, before the action of Shakespeare's Hamlet begins. Employing the nomenclature and certain details of the ancient Scandinavian legends that first describe the prince who feigns madness to achieve revenge upon his father's slayer, Updike brings to life Gertrude's girlhood as the daughter of King Rorik, her arranged marriage to the man who becomes King Hamlet, and her middle-aged affair with her husband's younger brother
A new coat for Anna by
Harriet Ziefert(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 1,618 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Even though there is no money, Anna's mother finds a way to make Anna a badly needed winter coat
2 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 1,618 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Even though there is no money, Anna's mother finds a way to make Anna a badly needed winter coat
Flesh and blood so cheap : the Triangle fire and its legacy by
Albert Marrin(
Book
)
2 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in English and held by 1,587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides a detailed account of the disastrous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City, which claimed the lives of 146 garment workers in 1911, and examines the impact of this event on the nation's working conditions and labor laws
2 editions published between 2011 and 2015 in English and held by 1,587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides a detailed account of the disastrous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City, which claimed the lives of 146 garment workers in 1911, and examines the impact of this event on the nation's working conditions and labor laws
James and the giant peach : a children's story by
Roald Dahl(
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)
1 edition published in 1961 in English and held by 1,557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy escapes from two wicked aunts and embarks on a series of adventures with six giant insects he meets inside a giant peach
1 edition published in 1961 in English and held by 1,557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy escapes from two wicked aunts and embarks on a series of adventures with six giant insects he meets inside a giant peach
The old beauty and others by
Willa Cather(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1948 in English and held by 1,522 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The old beauty tells the story of a woman's life. The best years tells the story of a young Nebraskan school teacher. Before breakfast tells of a man who once a year escapes from his success to stay on a remote Canadian island
1 edition published in 1948 in English and held by 1,522 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The old beauty tells the story of a woman's life. The best years tells the story of a young Nebraskan school teacher. Before breakfast tells of a man who once a year escapes from his success to stay on a remote Canadian island
The daring Nellie Bly : America's star reporter by
Bonnie Christensen(
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)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 1,517 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduces the life of Nellie Bly who, as a "stunt reporter" for the New York World newspaper in the late 1800s, championed women's rights and traveled around the world faster than anyone ever had
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 1,517 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduces the life of Nellie Bly who, as a "stunt reporter" for the New York World newspaper in the late 1800s, championed women's rights and traveled around the world faster than anyone ever had
Diego by
Jonah Winter(
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)
2 editions published between 1991 and 1994 in English and held by 1,448 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the childhood of Diego Rivera and how it influenced his art
2 editions published between 1991 and 1994 in English and held by 1,448 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the childhood of Diego Rivera and how it influenced his art
Good sports : rhymes about running, jumping, throwing, and more by
Jack Prelutsky(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 1,446 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of poems for children about various sports activities
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 1,446 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of poems for children about various sports activities
The feminization of American culture by
Ann Douglas(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1977 in English and held by 1,371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Author explores the alliance, beginning in 1820, of two disenfranchised groups: the women of the middle class and the liberal Protestant clergy, both increasingly relegated to the edges of society (to the parlor, to the Sunday School, to the libraries) by the prevailing entrepreneurial forces
1 edition published in 1977 in English and held by 1,371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Author explores the alliance, beginning in 1820, of two disenfranchised groups: the women of the middle class and the liberal Protestant clergy, both increasingly relegated to the edges of society (to the parlor, to the Sunday School, to the libraries) by the prevailing entrepreneurial forces
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Related Identities
- Plimpton Press Printer Binder
- Random House (Firm) Publisher Distributor
- Cather, Willa 1873-1947 Author
- Macdonald, Ross 1915-1983 Author
- Archer, Lew (Fictitious character)
- Hergesheimer, Joseph 1880-1954 Author
- Vail-Ballou Press Publisher Printer Compositor Electrotyper Binder
- Hiaasen, Carl Author
- Prelutsky, Jack Author Editor
- Greenstein, Mina Book designer
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