The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-12-22
In critical editorial which appeared

l, 1898, the writer observes: "Boston
is the head and centre of American
literature, and the Arena is known as
the leader of Boston's thought" The
writer might have broadened his limit,
for in fact the Arena leads the advance
column Of American thought in the
realm of vital present day problems.
The publishers announce a magnificent
premium album, containing portraits Of
Is eminent thinkers, which will be
given to every subscriber whose sub
seription is received after Oct l, 1893.
The announcements made indicate that
the Arena for next year will be indis-
pensable to those who wish to be in
touch with the worlds best thought.
THE ARENA BOOK LIST.
In the book publishing world the
Arena Publishing Co. has achieved
marked success. In the number of
handsome and artistic books issued
from the Arena Press during the past
year this comparatively new house
stands second to only one other pub
fishing house in the United States.
Having the powerful and universally
popular Arena magazine at their COM
mand, they are able, not only to reach
the reading public, but also to bring
their publications to the attention Of
every book and newsdealer in the
country
Occupying this position, the house
had gathered around it a coterie of
brilliant and successful authors, all
interested in its growing fortunes.
The Arena Library Series, containing
20 titles, mostly novels, sold both in
paper and in clotn bindings, has been
almost universally commended by the
press for its artistic excellence of the
books no less than for the literary
abilities of the different authors
In at least two notable cases books
rejected by older publishers for fear Of
adverse criticism, but accepted by the
Arena Publishing Company, have gone
through many editions, the sale of one
exceeding $4,000 copies.
THE s1DE-PooKET SERIES,
being wholly unique in design and
execution, has attracted great attention.
One of Boston's Oldest booksellers
pronounces ga Guide to Palmistry,"
one of this series, "the bandsomest
book issued by any American publisher
during the present year, AS the
name indicates, these little books are of
suitable size to be carried in the side
pocket. They are dainty, delightful
volumes to handle and are bound to
become very popular.
THE CoPLEY. SQUARE SERIES
is a series Of books designed by this
enterprising house and bears the name
of Boston's most beautiful public
square, Copley square, where the Office
of the Arena Publishing Company is
located, is surrounded by some of
Boston's most notable public buildings.
These are first the great Public Library
building. costing millions of dollars,
perhaps the most magnificent library
building in the world; then the Boston
Art Museum, another monument to
the liberality and taste of the srt lovers
of the city and state. On another side
of the square is the great Trinity
Church, SO long presided over by the
lamented Bishop Brooks. For beauty
and richness of design and splendor of
architecture, this church is perhaps the
finest on the American continent. Then
there is the new Old South Church,
with its stately tower and imposing
architectural beauty.
Another striking feature of this
noted square, is the Pierce building in
which the Arena Publishing Company
is housed, built of solid stone, from
foundation to turret. and one of the
most imposing business blocks in all
Boston.
"Copley square, is rapidly becoming
household word in consequence of the
enterprise and energy of this great
publishing house.
1t is impossible in the limited space
at command to mention even the titles
of the large number of important books
issued from the Arena press during
the past year.
The "Rise of the Swiss Republic
by w. D. McCrackan; "Zenia the
Vestal," by Margaret B. Peeke "Along
Shore with Man'ofWar," by Mar
guerite Dickens; "Sultan to Sultan -