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Bloomsbury Publishing plc
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Founded 30 January 1986; 39 years ago (1986-01-30) (as M.B.N.1 Limited)
Founder Nigel Newton
Country of origin United Kingdom

Bloomsbury Publishing is a well-known British company that publishes books all over the world. They print both fiction (made-up stories) and non-fiction (true stories and facts). The company started on January 30, 1986.

Bloomsbury Publishing was first known as M.B.N.1 Limited. Later, it became Bloomsbury Publishing Company Limited. Their main office is in Bloomsbury, a part of London, England. They also have offices in other countries. You can find their offices in New York City in the United States, New Delhi in India, and Sydney in Australia. They also have another publishing office in the UK, located in Oxford.

What Bloomsbury Publishing Does

Bloomsbury Publishing is famous for releasing many different kinds of books. They publish books for adults and for children. They also print academic books, which are used by students and researchers.

Books for Young Readers

One of the most famous series Bloomsbury has published is the Harry Potter books. These magical stories by J.K. Rowling became hugely popular around the world. They helped many young people discover the joy of reading. Bloomsbury also publishes other exciting books for kids and teenagers.

Other Popular Books

Besides children's books, Bloomsbury publishes many other types of books. These include novels, cookbooks, and history books. They also release books about art, sports, and current events. This means they have something for almost everyone to read.

How Bloomsbury Publishing Started

Bloomsbury Publishing was founded by Nigel Newton in 1986. He wanted to create a new publishing company that would focus on quality books. From the beginning, the company aimed to publish a wide range of interesting titles.

Growing Around the World

Over the years, Bloomsbury Publishing has grown a lot. They started in the United Kingdom but soon opened offices in other countries. This helped them share their books with readers all over the globe. Having offices in places like the US, India, and Australia allows them to reach more people.

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