Hamlyn (publishers)
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Hamlyn is a UK publishing company founded by Paul Hamlyn
in 1950 with an initial investment of £350. His desire was to create "fine books with the common touch" which remains the foundation of its commercial success. It is part of the Octopus Publishing Group, now owned by Hachette Livre
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Paul Hamlyn
sold the company to the International Publishing Company in 1964, but stayed on until 1969. Hamlyn bought the company back in 1986 and added it to the holdings of his new company, Octopus Books. Octopus was sold in 1987 to Reed International. Hachette Livre
bought Octopus in 2001.
Hamlyn is a leading international publisher of non-fiction
illustrated books. Two thirds of the business is in international, North American and export markets. It is a high quality, innovative publisher and since 2003, has made two significant acquisitions:
Godsfield Press was acquired by Hamlyn in October 2003. It is a high quality niche international publisher of illustrated books for the MBS market.
Gaia Books was acquired in March 2004. It is a brand leader of international co-editions in the field of alternative philosophies and lifestyle.
Paul Hamlyn
Paul Hamlyn, Baron Hamlyn of Edgeworth, CBE , was a German-born British publisher and philanthropist.-Family:...
in 1950 with an initial investment of £350. His desire was to create "fine books with the common touch" which remains the foundation of its commercial success. It is part of the Octopus Publishing Group, now owned by Hachette Livre
Hachette Livre
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Paul Hamlyn
Paul Hamlyn
Paul Hamlyn, Baron Hamlyn of Edgeworth, CBE , was a German-born British publisher and philanthropist.-Family:...
sold the company to the International Publishing Company in 1964, but stayed on until 1969. Hamlyn bought the company back in 1986 and added it to the holdings of his new company, Octopus Books. Octopus was sold in 1987 to Reed International. Hachette Livre
Hachette Livre
-France:*Calmann-Lévy*Deux Coqs d'Or*Disney Hachette Edition*EDICEF*Editions 1*Editions du Chêne**E.P.A*Éditions Dunod*Editions Foucher*Editions Stock*Fayard**Editions Mille et Une Nuits**Editions Mazarine**Pauvert*Gautier-Languereau*Grasset...
bought Octopus in 2001.
Hamlyn is a leading international publisher of non-fiction
Non-fiction
Non-fiction is the form of any narrative, account, or other communicative work whose assertions and descriptions are understood to be fact...
illustrated books. Two thirds of the business is in international, North American and export markets. It is a high quality, innovative publisher and since 2003, has made two significant acquisitions:
Godsfield Press was acquired by Hamlyn in October 2003. It is a high quality niche international publisher of illustrated books for the MBS market.
Gaia Books was acquired in March 2004. It is a brand leader of international co-editions in the field of alternative philosophies and lifestyle.