Which major publishing merger created the 'Big Five' publishing house Penguin Random House in 2013, bringing together two of the world's most prestigious literary brands?

The publishing industry has undergone significant transformation in recent decades, with many historic publishing houses merging or being acquired by larger media conglomerates. These brand mergers have reshaped how literature reaches readers and how authors navigate the publishing landscape. Test your knowledge about one of the most significant publishing industry consolidations that changed the literary marketplace forever.

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Penguin Books merged with Random House (owned by Bertelsmann)
Penguin Books acquired HarperCollins
Random House merged with Simon & Schuster
Penguin Books merged with Hachette Book Group