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Penguin Books and the Role of Fantasy in Shaping Popular Culture

Penguin Books has played a significant role in shaping popular culture through its fantasy publishing division, Penguin Random House. The company has published many of the most popular and influential fantasy series and authors in recent history, which have had a lasting impact on popular culture and the fantasy genre as a whole.

One of the most notable examples of this is J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. The series, which began in 1997 with "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," has sold over 500 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 80 languages. The series has also been adapted into a successful film franchise and has had a significant impact on the fantasy genre, as well as on popular culture. The series has created a dedicated fan base and has created a whole Wizarding World franchise with theme parks, merchandise and more.

Penguin has also published other successful fantasy series such as George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, which was adapted into the HBO series "Game of Thrones," and Patrick Rothfuss' "The Kingkiller Chronicle" series. These series have also had a significant impact on popular culture, inspiring fan fiction, cosplay, and conventions dedicated to the series.

Penguin's commitment to fantasy publishing has helped to establish the company as one of the leading publishers in the genre and has contributed to the growing popularity of fantasy literature worldwide. The company's books have also had a lasting impact on popular culture, shaping our understanding and appreciation of fantasy as a genre and influencing fashion, film, and television industries.

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