HarperCollins facts for kids
| Parent company | News Corp |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Country of origin | United States United Kingdom |
| Headquarters location | 195 Broadway New York City |
| Distribution | Global |
| Imprints | Numerous |
| Revenue |  US$1.573 billion (2017) |
HarperCollins Publishers L.L.C. is one of the biggest book publishing companies in the world. It is based in New York City, USA. This company is part of a larger media company called News Corp.
The name HarperCollins comes from two older book companies. One was Harper & Row, an American company. The other was William Collins, Sons, a British company founded in 1819.
Brian Murray is the worldwide CEO, or leader, of HarperCollins. The company has publishing teams in many countries. These include the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, India, and China.
HarperCollins publishes books under many different "imprints." An imprint is like a brand name or a special label for certain types of books. Some imprints used to be independent publishing houses. Others are new brands created by HarperCollins.
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What is HarperCollins?
HarperCollins is a major company that creates and sells books. They work with authors to publish their stories and ideas. These books are then sold to readers all over the world. They publish many different kinds of books. This includes fiction, non-fiction, and children's books.
Where is HarperCollins Located?
The main office for HarperCollins is in New York City. However, they are a global company. This means they have offices and publishing groups in many different countries. These countries include the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, India, and China. This helps them publish books for many different cultures and languages.
How Did HarperCollins Get Its Name?
The name HarperCollins is a mix of two very old and famous publishing companies. One was called Harper & Row. This was an American company that had been publishing books for a long time. The other was William Collins, Sons. This company was founded in Britain way back in 1819. When these two companies joined together, they formed HarperCollins. This new name honored the history of both companies.
Images for kids
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The News Building, HarperCollins's UK headquarters in London
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A HarperCollins booth at a conference in 2008
See also
In Spanish: HarperCollins para niños
