Éditions Gallimard facts for kids
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| Parent company | Groupe Madrigall |
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| Founded | 31 May 1911 |
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| Country of origin | France |
| Headquarters location | Paris |
| Key people | Antoine Gallimard (CEO) |
| Publication types | Books, Magazines |
| Imprints | Bibliothèque de la Pléiade, Denoël, Flammarion, Gallimard Jeunesse, Mercure de France, Série noire |
Éditions Gallimard is one of France's most famous book publishers. It was first known as Éditions de la Nouvelle Revue Française. Later, it became Librairie Gallimard before taking its current name. In 2003, Gallimard and its related companies published over 1,400 different books.
This important publishing house was started by Gaston Gallimard in 1911. Today, his grandson, Antoine Gallimard, is in charge. Éditions Gallimard is part of Groupe Madrigall, which is the third-largest publishing group in France.
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The Story of Gallimard
How Gallimard Began
Éditions Gallimard was founded on May 31, 1911. It started in Paris, France. The founders were Gaston Gallimard, André Gide, and Jean Schlumberger. They first called their company Les Éditions de la Nouvelle Revue Française (NRF).
Early Success and New Names
From 1911 to 1919, NRF published many books. One famous early book was La Jeune Parque by Paul Valéry. The company also published the second part of In Search of Lost Time. This book, In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower, won the Prix Goncourt. This was the first time a Gallimard book won this major French award. In 1919, the company changed its name to "Librairie Gallimard."
Publishing During Difficult Times
During World War II, France was occupied. Gaston Gallimard worked to keep his publishing company going. He returned to Paris in 1940 to discuss how to continue publishing. Despite the challenging circumstances, the company managed to keep printing books.
Famous Books and Authors
Best-Selling Writers
Éditions Gallimard has published many popular authors. Albert Camus is one, with over 29 million copies of his books sold. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry has sold more than 26 million copies. The Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling has sold 26 million copies through Gallimard in France.
Other Important Authors
Many other well-known writers have their books published by Gallimard. These include Salman Rushdie, Roald Dahl, and Marcel Proust. You can also find books by George Orwell, Jack Kerouac, and John Steinbeck.
Awards and Recognition
By 2011, Gallimard's collection included books by 36 winners of the Prix Goncourt. They also published 38 writers who won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Plus, ten of their authors received the Pulitzer Prize. This shows how important their books are. In 2010, the company made about €230 million. They also had over 1,000 employees. In 2012, Gallimard bought Groupe Flammarion, another big publisher.
Gallimard's Other Companies
Publishing Houses
Gallimard owns several other publishing companies. These include:
- Éditions Denoël
- Les Éditions du Mercure de France
- Nouveaux Loisirs (which publishes tourist guides)
- Groupe Flammarion
- Futuropolis
- Gallimard Jeunesse (which focuses on books for young people)
- Éditions de La Table Ronde
- Bibliothèque de la Pléiade (known for classic literature)
Book Distribution
Gallimard also has companies that help distribute books. These include:
- SODIS
- SOCADIS (a joint company with Flammarion)
- Centre de Diffusion de l'Édition
- France Export Diffusion
Book Collections
Gallimard organizes its books into many different "collections." These collections often group books by style, topic, or audience. Some popular collections include:
- La Bibliothèque de la Pléiade (for important classic works)
- Découvertes Gallimard (illustrated books on various topics)
- Folio (a popular paperback collection)
- Folio classique (classic books in paperback)
- Folio policier (detective stories)
- Folio SF (science fiction books)
- Poésie/Gallimard (poetry books)
- Série noire (crime novels)
See also
- Books in France
