The Modern Library was founded in 1917 by the publisher Boni and Liveright to provide American readers with inexpensive reprints of European modernist titles plus the work of a few contemporary Americans.

Now perhaps best known for its “100 Best” lists of novels and nonfiction of the twentieth century, the Modern Library’s distinctive, affordable, and highly-collected editions have played a significant role in American cultural life for decades.

The Modern Library is an American book publishing imprint and formerly the parent company of Random House. Founded in 1917 by Albert Boni and Horace Liveright as an imprint of their publishing company Boni & Liveright, Modern Library became an independent publishing company in 1925 when Boni & Liveright sold it to Bennett Cerf and Donald ...

Modern Library's 100 Best Novels is a 1998 list of the best English-language novels published during the 20th century, as selected by Modern Library from among 400 novels published by Random House, which owns Modern Library.

The Modern Library is an ongoing series of mostly reprints published more-or-less continuously from 1917 to the present. Over 750 titles have been published in the series with at least 1,000 collectible separate books because of variations in editors, forewords, and the like.

The Modern Library was founded in 1917 and features treasured classics, volumes of essential writings, major translations of great works from around the globe, and rediscoveries of keen literary and historical merit.

Jan 18, 2021 · The Great Depression and World War II heightened demand for Modern Library editions providing readers economy and obvious diversion. Editorial decisions at Modern Library helped create and underscore modern intellectual canon and the imprint was acclaimed for essentially democratizing literature.

Nov 15, 2013 · Modern library services have evolved to meet the dynamic needs of today’s tech-savvy and information-hungry society, transforming libraries into vibrant centers of community support and engagement. Beyond the traditional lending of books, modern libraries offer services designed to enhance learning, foster creativity, and provide essential ...

Sep 23, 2004 · The Modern Library is an ongoing series of mostly reprints published more-or-less continuously from 1917 to the present. Over 750 titles have been published in the series with more than 1,000 collectible separate books because of variations in …

This digital database covers the most important American reprint series of significant works of literature and thought published in the twentieth century. For most readers of serious books, the Modern Library was the most tangible representation …