David Fanning writes:

Pete Smith writes:

Bonanza Books was an imprint of Crown Publishers, which itself has a fascinating history. Crown Publishers was founded in 1933 as the Outlet Book Company by Nat Wartels and Bob Simon. Initially, it focused on selling overstock and remaindered books but later expanded into reprints and original publications under the Crown name. Bonanza Books became known for publishing reprints of out-of-print titles, particularly in non-fiction genres like history, art, and collectibles.

Crown Publishers was acquired by Random House in 1988 and eventually became part of Penguin Random House. Over the years, Crown has operated various imprints, including Bonanza Books, which contributed to its reputation for offering a wide range of accessible and engaging titles.

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: MARCH 11, 2025 : Query: Bonanza Press(https://www.coinbooks.org/v28/esylum_v28n11a11.html)