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Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.

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Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. was a prestigious American publishing house founded in 1915 by Alfred A. Knopf. Knopf, a graduate of Columbia University, aimed to publish high-quality literature with a cosmopolitan focus, attracting important writers through personal attention and a commitment to craftsmanship. The firm was known for its high standards in design and typography.

In 1966, Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. became a subsidiary of Random House, Inc. Random House, founded in 1925, had grown to become one of the world's largest book publishers and had acquired several other firms, including Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. in 1960. In 2013, Penguin and Random House merged to form Penguin Random House, a major global publishing entity. Knopf himself served as chairman emeritus of his firm until 1972.12

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