Random House Encyclopedia

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The Random House Encyclopedia was a notable one-volume encyclopedia published in the United States. It was distinguished by its unique structure, dividing its content into two distinct sections: the Colorpedia and the Alphapedia. The Colorpedia featured longer articles on broad subjects, while the Alphapedia offered concise entries for more specific topics. This approach aimed to cater to different user needs, providing both in-depth exploration and quick reference. The encyclopedia was adapted and translated into various languages for international distribution.12

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…Twentieth Century Encyclopedia, and the Random House Encyclopedia. In the Random House set the contents were divided into two sections, a Colorpedia, composed of relatively lengthy articles dealing with broad topics, and an Alphapedia, composed of concise entries on very specific subjects. Some booksellers and publishers confirm that there is,…
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…Twentieth Century Encyclopedia, and the Random House Encyclopedia. In the Random House set the contents were divided into two sections, a Colorpedia, composed of relatively lengthy articles dealing with broad topics, and an Alphapedia, composed of concise entries on very specific subjects. Some booksellers and publishers confirm that there is,…
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