Market Surge and Publication Plans
announced the upcoming publication of a hardcover book combining the and the in July, followed by the in November, each featuring introductions by .
Sales of these core American documents have hit a record pace, with around 162,000 copies sold through mid-April, marking a significant increase from previous years, attributed to heightened political interest and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration.
Broader Context and Competitors
This surge is part of a broader trend of increased public engagement with foundational texts of American democracy, spurred by recent political changes and the release of other democracy-focused books.
Despite the Public Domain status of these 18th-century documents allowing anyone to publish them, Random House's editions will compete with those from other publishers like , , and Barnes & Noble.