Welcome
The Penguin Collectors Society is an educational charity with the objects of encouraging and promoting the study of Penguin Books and of conserving historical material in institutions available to researchers.
First published in 1935, Penguins rapidly became a force for cultural good on a par with the BBC or, later, the Open University. Penguins, Pelicans (non-fiction), Puffins (for children) and many other series fed a popular appetite for good reading, attractively packaged and cheap. Penguin today remains part of one of the world’s largest publishers. The Society’s members, numbering around 400 worldwide, are Penguin’s keenest students – and collectors.
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Latest News
A reminder and a bursary announcement
A quick reminder of an event that I mentioned on twitter a little while ago and a bursary announcement (full details to follow). Read moreWhite Horses and Penguin Pop-Ups
Hot off the press! The PCS box of White Horses has been collected from the printers, Calverts Co-op in East London Read moreIs winter behind us?
To judge by the dawn chorus, the birds are beginning to think about building nests but I fear this could be a mistake. However, the longer days have reminded me that it has been a while since I came up with some ideas of where to go and what to see. Read moreJohn Ross
It is with sadness I have to report that John Ross, a friend to many in the Society, died rather suddenly last week. Read more
Temporary email hiccup
Due to a broken email link the Treasurer has not received any Join the Society/Renewal forms for the last 10 days. This has only affected ... Read more