CP/2/4/9/1 - Heinemann/Octopus collections (“Pickles” uniform editions), 1976-1979

CP/2/4/9/1

Sub-sub file

Heinemann/Octopus collections (“Pickles” uniform editions), 1976-1979

1976-1979

93 items

Secker & Warburg

Contains papers relating to the collaborative publishing venture of omnibus collections by Heinemann/Octopus. By combining the established strength of ten of Heinemann’s acknowledged major authors with Octopus’ hardback production and marketing flair, the “Pickle” team offered the trade and public individualistically produced, unabridged hardback fiction at unbeatable value.

The project was developed in great secrecy and for 8 months was known by a code-name “Operation Pickles” or just plain “Pickles”.

Includes a memorandum of agreement between William Heinemann Ltd/Martin Secker & Warburg and Octopus Books Ltd; discussions on the publication of the collections in the U.S.; details of authors being published in the collections; guarantee figures for publication; statements and schedules for profits, sales and royalties; and publicity plans.