Appleton-Century-Crofts

Appleton-Century-Crofts was an American publishing name that emerged from the combination of the Appleton and Century publishing businesses. During the twentieth century, it was associated primarily with textbooks, college-level scholarly works, and other educational publications. The available material does not reliably establish its later ownership history, current operations, or whether it continues to operate as an independent publishing brand.

Appleton-Century-Crofts was a historical name in American publishing. The name is generally associated with the consolidation of the Appleton and Century publishing businesses during the 1930s. It was subsequently used mainly for educational and scholarly publishing, including textbooks, college course materials, and books for professional readers. Reliable information available here is insufficient to state its detailed merger chronology, successive parent companies, later disposition, or the date on which it ceased operating independently.

1. 1933

• Educational and academic publications

  Appleton-Century-Crofts was chiefly associated with educational and scholarly publishing, including textbooks, college course materials, and academic or practical books for professional readers. The available material is insufficient to identify a specific enduring bestseller or flagship title.