HarperCollins
HarperCollins
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| Parent company | News Corp |
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| Founded | 1989 |
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| Defunct | |
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| Headquarters location | New York City, United States |
HarperCollins is one of the world's largest publishing companies and is part of the Big Five English-language publishing companies. It is a subsidiary of News Corp, an American mass media and publishing company.
History[edit | edit source]
HarperCollins was formed in 1989 by the merger of two long-standing publishing companies, Harper & Row, based in the United States, and William Collins, Sons, based in the United Kingdom.
Harper & Row[edit | edit source]
Harper & Row was founded in 1817 as J. & J. Harper in New York City. The company was renamed Harper & Brothers in 1833. In 1962, it merged with Row, Peterson & Company to become Harper & Row.
William Collins, Sons[edit | edit source]
William Collins, Sons was founded in 1819 in Glasgow, Scotland. It became a major publisher of religious and educational books, as well as fiction and non-fiction.
Operations[edit | edit source]
HarperCollins operates in 18 countries and publishes around 10,000 new books every year in 17 languages. The company has publishing groups in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, India, and China.
Imprints[edit | edit source]
HarperCollins has numerous imprints, each with its own focus and specialty. Some of the notable imprints include:
Notable Publications[edit | edit source]
HarperCollins publishes a wide range of books, including fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and reference works. Some of its notable publications include:
Digital and Global Expansion[edit | edit source]
In recent years, HarperCollins has expanded its digital offerings and global reach. The company has embraced e-books and digital audiobooks, and it has developed a strong presence in international markets.
Controversies[edit | edit source]
Like many large publishing companies, HarperCollins has faced controversies, including disputes over author contracts, pricing of e-books, and issues related to censorship and freedom of expression.
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