A talk about the history of Penguin Books will take place in Salisbury later this month.

The event, organised by Sarum, will be held on Wednesday, November 20, at St Francis Church, in Beatrice Road.

The talk will be given by Barry Edwards, who has been a collector of Penguin Books published between 1935 and 1960 for more than 20 years.

Barry, who has a background in teaching, will share insights into the cultural impact of the arrival of quality paperbacks in 1935, which were sold at a fraction of the price of hardbacks.

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Barry will also provide examples of Penguin's output starting with Number 1, an extraordinary BLUE book that could have broken the company's viability at the first hurdle.

The talk will also cover the Lady Chatterley trial of 1960, a landmark case in publishing history.

The morning will begin with refreshments at 10am, and the talk is expected to start at 10.30am.

St Francis Church offers parking facilities at the rear of the church and in a nearby car park across the main road.

The meeting is open to both members and guests.

However, guests are invited to attend only two meetings before they need to join the Sarum u3a.

The event promises to be an enlightening look into the early history of Penguin Books and its significance in the publishing world.