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The company Funk & Wagnalls was established in the 19th century.
Answer: True
The company Funk & Wagnalls was established in 1875, which falls within the 19th century.
Isaac Kaufmann Funk founded the company under the name Funk & Wagnalls Company from the beginning.
Answer: False
Isaac Kaufmann Funk initially founded the company as I.K. Funk & Company before Adam Willis Wagnalls joined, leading to the name change.
Adam Willis Wagnalls joined the firm in 1877, leading to the company's name change.
Answer: True
Adam Willis Wagnalls became a partner in 1877, which resulted in the company being renamed Funk & Wagnalls Company.
The launch of *The Literary Digest* marked Funk & Wagnalls' transition towards general reference works.
Answer: True
The introduction of *The Literary Digest* in 1890 signaled a strategic shift for Funk & Wagnalls towards the publication of general reference materials.
In what year was the company Funk & Wagnalls established?
Answer: 1875
The Funk & Wagnalls publishing enterprise was established in 1875.
Who founded the company that would become Funk & Wagnalls?
Answer: Isaac Kaufmann Funk
Isaac Kaufmann Funk founded the company that eventually became known as Funk & Wagnalls.
Which publication marked a significant shift for Funk & Wagnalls towards general reference works?
Answer: *The Literary Digest*
The launch of *The Literary Digest* in 1890 represented a pivotal moment, signaling Funk & Wagnalls' strategic pivot towards the domain of general reference works.
What was the initial name of the business founded by Isaac Kaufmann Funk?
Answer: I.K. Funk & Company
Isaac Kaufmann Funk initially founded the business as I.K. Funk & Company.
What was the initial publishing focus of Funk & Wagnalls?
Answer: Religious books
In its initial years, Funk & Wagnalls concentrated its publishing efforts on religious books.
Funk & Wagnalls was primarily recognized for its publication of fiction novels.
Answer: False
Funk & Wagnalls was primarily recognized for its production of reference works, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias, rather than fiction novels.
Funk & Wagnalls initially focused on publishing children's storybooks.
Answer: False
Funk & Wagnalls initially concentrated its publishing efforts on religious books.
*A Standard Dictionary of the English Language* was first published in a single volume in 1893.
Answer: False
*A Standard Dictionary of the English Language* was published in two volumes between 1893 and 1895.
The Funk & Wagnalls Standard Encyclopedia was based on content from *Encyclopædia Britannica*.
Answer: False
The Funk & Wagnalls Standard Encyclopedia was based on content from *Chambers's Encyclopaedia*.
The Literary Digest Books imprint was launched in 1934 and operated continuously until the 1950s.
Answer: False
The Literary Digest Books imprint was launched in 1934 but operated only until mid-1935.
Funk & Wagnalls published *The Jewish Encyclopedia* in the early 20th century.
Answer: True
*The Jewish Encyclopedia* was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 12 volumes between 1901 and 1906.
Funk & Wagnalls published *The Works of Edgar Allan Poe* in a single volume in 1904.
Answer: False
Funk & Wagnalls published *The Works of Edgar Allan Poe* as a 10-volume set in 1904, not a single volume.
Florence Maybrick's autobiography was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 1905.
Answer: True
Funk & Wagnalls published Florence Maybrick's autobiography, titled *Mrs. Maybrick's Own Story: My Fifteen Lost Years*, in 1905.
Funk & Wagnalls published *The World's Famous Orations* as a single, large volume in 1906.
Answer: False
*The World's Famous Orations* was published by Funk & Wagnalls as a 10-volume set in 1906.
The *Standard Bible Dictionary* was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 1909.
Answer: True
The *Standard Bible Dictionary* was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 1909.
The *Funk and Wagnalls' Student's Standard Dictionary of the English language* was published in 1912.
Answer: False
The *Funk and Wagnalls' Student's Standard Dictionary of the English language* was published in 1920.
Funk & Wagnalls published multiple 10-volume sets in the late 1920s, including collections of detective stories and poems.
Answer: True
In the late 1920s, Funk & Wagnalls released several 10-volume sets, featuring works such as detective stories and poetry.
In 1936, Funk & Wagnalls released *A New Standard Bible Dictionary*.
Answer: True
*A New Standard Bible Dictionary* was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 1936.
The *Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend* was published in a single volume in 1949.
Answer: False
The *Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend* was published in two volumes in 1949/50, with a revised one-volume edition appearing later.
*The Fashion Dictionary* was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 1957.
Answer: True
*The Fashion Dictionary* was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 1957.
Funk & Wagnalls published the *Handbook of Indoor Games & Stunts* in 1968.
Answer: True
The *Handbook of Indoor Games & Stunts* was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 1968.
The *Standard Dictionary of the English Language (International Edition)* was released in 1971.
Answer: True
The *Standard Dictionary of the English Language (International Edition)* was released by Funk & Wagnalls in 1971.
Funk & Wagnalls published a guide to literature in 1973 titled *Funk & Wagnalls Guide to American Literature*.
Answer: False
In 1973, Funk & Wagnalls published *Funk & Wagnalls Guide to modern world literature*, not *Funk & Wagnalls Guide to American Literature*.
The *Funk & Wagnalls Wildlife Encyclopedia* was published in 1974.
Answer: True
The *Funk & Wagnalls Wildlife Encyclopedia* was published in 1974.
The second edition of the *Funk & Wagnalls Standard Desk Dictionary* was published in 1974.
Answer: True
The second edition of the *Funk & Wagnalls Standard Desk Dictionary* was published in 1974.
Funk & Wagnalls published the *Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia of Science* in 1986.
Answer: True
The *Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia of Science* was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 1986.
The *Funk & Wagnalls World Atlas* was published in 1996.
Answer: True
The *Funk & Wagnalls World Atlas* was published in 1996.
The *Funk & Wagnalls Standard Handbook of Synonyms, Antonyms, and Prepositions* is mentioned in the source.
Answer: True
The *Funk & Wagnalls Standard Handbook of Synonyms, Antonyms, and Prepositions* is indeed mentioned within the provided source material.
What was the primary area of recognition for Funk & Wagnalls within the publishing industry?
Answer: Producing reference works like dictionaries and encyclopedias.
Funk & Wagnalls gained its primary recognition within the publishing industry for its extensive production of reference works, notably dictionaries and encyclopedias.
What was the source material for the Funk & Wagnalls Standard Encyclopedia?
Answer: *Chambers's Encyclopaedia*
The Funk & Wagnalls Standard Encyclopedia was developed using content from *Chambers's Encyclopaedia*, based on prior arrangements.
Which of the following was NOT among the titles the encyclopedia was known by in 1945?
Answer: *Collier's Encyclopedia*
By 1945, the encyclopedia was known by several titles, including *New Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia*, *Universal Standard Encyclopedia*, and *Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia*, but not *Collier's Encyclopedia*.
Funk & Wagnalls published *The Jewish Encyclopedia* in how many volumes?
Answer: 12
*The Jewish Encyclopedia* was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 12 volumes between 1901 and 1906.
What was the publication year for *Funk & Wagnalls Standard Bible Dictionary*?
Answer: 1909
The *Standard Bible Dictionary* was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 1909.
Which two-volume reference work on folklore and mythology did Funk & Wagnalls publish in 1949/50?
Answer: *Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend*
Funk & Wagnalls published the *Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend* in two volumes in 1949/50.
What was the title of the international edition of the Funk & Wagnalls dictionary released in 1971?
Answer: *Standard Dictionary of the English Language (International Edition)*
In 1971, Funk & Wagnalls released the *Standard Dictionary of the English Language (International Edition)*.
Which encyclopedia focusing on science was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 1986?
Answer: *Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia of Science*
The *Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia of Science* was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 1986.
What was the duration of the Literary Digest Books imprint?
Answer: 1934-1935
The Literary Digest Books imprint was launched in 1934 but operated only until mid-1935.
Which publication date corresponds to *Funk & Wagnalls' Student's Standard Dictionary of the English language*?
Answer: 1920
The *Funk & Wagnalls' Student's Standard Dictionary of the English language* was published in 1920.
What was the title of the 1905 publication by Funk & Wagnalls related to Florence Maybrick?
Answer: *Mrs. Maybrick's Own Story: My Fifteen Lost Years*
Funk & Wagnalls published Florence Maybrick's autobiography, titled *Mrs. Maybrick's Own Story: My Fifteen Lost Years*, in 1905.
What type of reference work was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 1936?
Answer: A Bible dictionary
*A New Standard Bible Dictionary* was published by Funk & Wagnalls in 1936.
Which wildlife encyclopedia was published in 1980?
Answer: *New Funk & Wagnalls Illustrated Wildlife Encyclopedia*
Funk & Wagnalls published *The New Funk & Wagnalls Illustrated Wildlife Encyclopedia* in 1980.
Which of the following multi-volume sets was published by Funk & Wagnalls in the late 1920s?
Answer: *The World's One Hundred Best Short Stories*
In the late 1920s, Funk & Wagnalls released several 10-volume sets, including *The World's One Hundred Best Short Stories* (1927).
What was the title of the 1973 publication by Funk & Wagnalls related to literature?
Answer: *Funk & Wagnalls Guide to modern world literature*
In 1973, Funk & Wagnalls published *Funk & Wagnalls Guide to modern world literature*.
When was the *Funk & Wagnalls World Atlas* published?
Answer: 1996
The *Funk & Wagnalls World Atlas* was published in 1996.
Which of the following was a publication by Funk & Wagnalls in 1904?
Answer: *The Works of Edgar Allan Poe*
Funk & Wagnalls published *The Works of Edgar Allan Poe* as a 10-volume set in 1904.
Which publication was first released in 1912?
Answer: *Funk & Wagnalls Standard Encyclopedia*
The *Funk & Wagnalls Standard Encyclopedia* was first published in 1912.
Starting in 1953, Funk & Wagnalls marketed its encyclopedia through supermarkets.
Answer: True
From 1953 onwards, Funk & Wagnalls employed a marketing strategy that involved selling its encyclopedia volumes through supermarkets.
Funk & Wagnalls also sold classical music recordings through grocery stores.
Answer: True
In addition to encyclopedias, Funk & Wagnalls distributed classical music recordings via grocery store promotions.
Microsoft licensed Funk & Wagnalls content for its *Encarta* digital encyclopedia exclusively for its entire duration.
Answer: False
Microsoft licensed Funk & Wagnalls content for *Encarta*, but it was not exclusive for its entire duration, as the content was gradually replaced.
The catchphrase 'Look that up in your Funk & Wagnalls!' reportedly boosted dictionary sales significantly.
Answer: True
The popular catchphrase 'Look that up in your Funk & Wagnalls!' is credited with a significant increase in dictionary sales, reportedly by 30%.
The phrase 'What the Funk & Wagnalls are you guys talking about?' originated from *The West Wing*.
Answer: False
The phrase 'What the Funk & Wagnalls are you guys talking about?' originated from the animated series *South Park*, not *The West Wing*.
In *The West Wing*, C.J. Cregg referred to Toby Ziegler as 'Funk and Wagnall's'.
Answer: True
In an episode of *The West Wing*, C.J. Cregg referred to Toby Ziegler as 'Funk and Wagnall's'.
The logo shown in the article's infobox is from a 1922 edition of Funk & Wagnalls' own encyclopedia.
Answer: False
The logo featured in the article's infobox is derived from a 1922 edition of Hoyt's *Cyclopedia of Quotations*, not a Funk & Wagnalls encyclopedia.
What marketing strategy was implemented for the encyclopedia starting in 1953?
Answer: Continuity campaign in supermarkets.
Beginning in 1953, Funk & Wagnalls utilized a continuity campaign strategy, marketing its encyclopedia volumes through supermarkets.
Besides encyclopedias, what other media product did Funk & Wagnalls sell through grocery stores?
Answer: A series of classical music recordings.
In addition to encyclopedias, Funk & Wagnalls distributed classical music recordings via grocery store promotions.
What was the reported impact of the *Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In* catchphrase on Funk & Wagnalls' dictionary sales?
Answer: A 30% increase.
The popular catchphrase 'Look that up in your Funk & Wagnalls!' is credited with a significant increase in dictionary sales, reportedly by 30%.
What did C.J. Cregg call Toby Ziegler in *The West Wing*?
Answer: Funk and Wagnall's
In an episode of *The West Wing*, C.J. Cregg referred to Toby Ziegler as 'Funk and Wagnall's'.
What was the typical price for subsequent volumes of the encyclopedia sold in supermarkets during the 1970s?
Answer: $2.99
During the 1970s, subsequent volumes of the Funk & Wagnalls encyclopedia sold in supermarkets typically cost around $2.99, although initial volumes were often priced lower.
What was the significance of the phrase 'Look that up in your Funk & Wagnalls!'?
Answer: It was a catchphrase from a TV show that reportedly boosted dictionary sales.
The popular catchphrase 'Look that up in your Funk & Wagnalls!' is credited with a significant increase in dictionary sales, reportedly by 30%.
Wilfred J. Funk, son of the founder, served as company president from 1925 to 1940.
Answer: True
Wilfred J. Funk, son of Isaac Kaufmann Funk, held the position of company president during the period of 1925 to 1940.
Funk & Wagnalls Co. was sold to Dun & Bradstreet in 1965.
Answer: False
Funk & Wagnalls Co. was sold to *Reader's Digest* in 1965, not Dun & Bradstreet.
Dun & Bradstreet acquired Funk & Wagnalls, Incorporated in 1971.
Answer: True
Funk & Wagnalls, Incorporated was acquired by Dun & Bradstreet in 1971.
After the 1971 acquisition, Dun & Bradstreet transferred all rights to Funk & Wagnalls' reference works to other publishers.
Answer: False
Following the 1971 acquisition by Dun & Bradstreet, the *Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia* was retained, while rights to other reference works were transferred to different publishers.
Funk & Wagnalls Corporation acquired the *World Almanac* in 1993.
Answer: True
In 1993, Funk & Wagnalls Corporation completed the acquisition of the *World Almanac*.
The website 'funkandwagnalls.com' was active from 1998 to 2001.
Answer: True
The website 'funkandwagnalls.com', which featured encyclopedia content, operated from 1998 until its closure in 2001.
Funk & Wagnalls was acquired by *World Book Encyclopedia* in 2009 and remains active.
Answer: False
Funk & Wagnalls was acquired by *World Book Encyclopedia* in 2009 and is noted as defunct.
The Authority control section mentions Funk & Wagnalls is cataloged in the U.S. Library of Congress.
Answer: True
The 'Authority control' section confirms that Funk & Wagnalls is cataloged in the U.S. Library of Congress, among other international databases.
The last printing of the *Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia* occurred in 1997.
Answer: True
The final printing of the *Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia* took place in 1997.
Funk & Wagnalls was acquired by *Reader's Digest* in 1971.
Answer: False
Funk & Wagnalls was acquired by Dun & Bradstreet in 1971, not *Reader's Digest*.
Who served as president of Funk & Wagnalls between 1925 and 1940?
Answer: Wilfred J. Funk
Wilfred J. Funk, the son of the company's founder, served as president of Funk & Wagnalls from 1925 to 1940.
Which company acquired Funk & Wagnalls in 1965?
Answer: Reader's Digest
Funk & Wagnalls Co. was acquired by *Reader's Digest* in 1965.
In 1971, Funk & Wagnalls was acquired by which corporation?
Answer: Dun & Bradstreet
Funk & Wagnalls, Incorporated was acquired by Dun & Bradstreet in 1971.
What happened to the rights of Funk & Wagnalls' reference works after the 1971 acquisition by Dun & Bradstreet?
Answer: The encyclopedia was kept, but rights to other works were transferred.
Following the 1971 acquisition by Dun & Bradstreet, the *Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia* was retained, while rights to other reference works were transferred to different publishers.
Which company acquired the *World Almanac* from Funk & Wagnalls Corporation in 1993?
Answer: The source does not specify who acquired the *World Almanac*.
The provided source material does not specify which company acquired the *World Almanac* from Funk & Wagnalls Corporation in 1993.
What was the approximate duration of the website 'funkandwagnalls.com's' activity?
Answer: 1998-2001
The website 'funkandwagnalls.com', which featured encyclopedia content, operated from 1998 until its closure in 2001.
Which entity acquired Funk & Wagnalls in 2009, after which it was noted as defunct?
Answer: World Book Encyclopedia
Funk & Wagnalls was acquired by *World Book Encyclopedia* in 2009 and is noted as defunct.
What was the last printing year of the *Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia*?
Answer: 1997
The final printing of the *Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia* took place in 1997.
What information does the 'Authority control' section provide regarding Funk & Wagnalls?
Answer: Information about its cataloging in international and national databases.
The 'Authority control' section indicates that Funk & Wagnalls is cataloged in international databases such as ISNI and VIAF, as well as national databases including the U.S. Library of Congress and Israel's National Library.
What was the last known status of Funk & Wagnalls according to the provided information?
Answer: Defunct
Funk & Wagnalls is noted as defunct as of 2009, following its acquisition by *World Book Encyclopedia*.