Landmark Books (publisher)
Founded in 1986, Landmark Books is an independent publisher based in Singapore. The company publishes a wide range of genres, spanning art books, cookbooks, heritage, prose, poetry as well as business / investment guides. They also provide publishing and consultancy services.
History
Landmark Books was founded in 1986 by Goh Eck Kheng[1] He graduated with a Law degree from the National University of Singapore. Goh began working at an editorial job in Eastern Universities Press, a subsidiary of United Publishers Services. When both were sold to Times Publishing, he eventually decided to strike out on his own with the creation of Landmark Books.[2]
Subsequently, they published their first book, titled "We Remember: Cameos of Pioneer Life" by Yvonne Quahe, which chronicled the oral history of Singaporean pioneers from 1920 to 1930.[3] In 1991, Landmark Books also became the first Singaporean publishing firm to print its publications on recycled paper.[4]
Notable publications
Notable works published under Landmark Books include Adrian Tan's bestselling novels, The Teenage Textbook[5] and The Teenage Workbook.[6] The Teenage Textbook was subsequently adapted into a film. Other notable works include Simon Tay's book, City of Small Blessings,[7] which won the Singapore Literature Prize in 2010. Most recently, the memoirs of Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok sold over 40,000 copies, more than usual for a Singapore release.[8]
References
- ^ Singapore, National Library Board. "Goh Eck Kheng | Infopedia". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2018-12-01.
- ^ "He walks the talk". Straits Times. May 26, 2008.
- ^ Quahe, Yvonne (1986). We remember: Cameos of pioneer life. Singapore: Landmark Books. ISBN 981300200X.
- ^ "Reprint of local book first to use recycled paper in Singapore". Straits Times. August 6, 1991.
- ^ Tan, Adrian (1988). The Teenage Textbook. Landmark Books. ISBN 9789813002210.
- ^ Tan, Adrian (1989). The Teenage Textbook. Landmark Books. ISBN 9789813002289.
- ^ Tay, Simon (2008). City of Small Blessings. Landmark Books. ISBN 9789814189194.
- ^ Ho, Olivia (February 7, 2018). "Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok's memoir sold 40,000 copies". Straits Times. Retrieved December 1, 2018.