HBG Distribution – Meet Our Publishers

Basic Books Group

The Basic Books Group includes Basic Books, Seal Press, PublicAffairs, Bold Type Books, Basic Venture, and Basic Liberty. Since its founding in 1950, Basic Books has shaped public debate by publishing award-winning books in history, science, politics, biography, and psychology.

Grand Central Publishing

Grand Central Publishing, formerly Warner Books, came into existence in 1970 when Warner Communications acquired the Paperback Library, subsequently publishing paperback reprints editions of such bestsellers as Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird and Umberto Eco’s The Name Of The Rose.

Hachette Audio

Hachette Audio provides HBG authors with best-in-class audiobook publishing. We work closely with authors from every Hachette print division and imprint, sharing the author’s words with skilled actors, directors, and producers to create recordings that are both faithful to the text and a truly immersive and distinctive experience.

Little, Brown and Company

Little, Brown and Company was founded in 1837 and for close to two centuries has published fiction and nonfiction by many of America’s finest writers. Early lists featured Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, Emily Dickinson‘s poetry, and Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations, all of which are still available today.

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers began publishing books for children in 1926. We publish across four imprints: Christy Ottaviano Books, a boutique imprint that publishes across age categories with a focus on developing authors and artists; JIMMY Patterson Books, founded by the world’s bestselling author, James Patterson; LB Kids novelty and board books; and LB Ink graphic novels and graphic nonfiction.

Orbit

Orbit is comprised of four imprints: Orbit, Redhook, Orbit Works, and Run For It. Launched in 2007, the Orbit imprint has established itself as one of the market-leading science fiction and fantasy imprints in the US. Redhook, which launched in 2013, focuses on commercial fiction with speculative elements. Orbit Works is a SFF digital publishing imprint. Run For It, publishes horror fiction.

Running Press

Running Press publishes titles that inspire, entertain and delight readers. RP Adult publishes humor, pop culture, lifestyle, mystical wellness, self-help and inspiration;RP Kids includes board books, picture books, and YA and MG fiction and nonfiction; RP Studio features joyful journals, decks, and puzzles; and RP Minis includes collectibles and mini books. Avalon Travel includes Moon Travel Guides, covering many destinations around the world, and Rick Steves’ bestselling travel guides to Europe.

Workman Publishing

Workman Publishing is known for award-winning cookbooks, bestselling parenting/pregnancy guides, gardening, country living, self-help, travel, and humor, as well as children’s books, educational series, and fiction.Eight imprints make up the Workman business: Workman, Artisan, Workman Kids, Workman Calendars, Algonquin Books, Storey Publishing, Timber Press, and Black Dog & Leventhal.

Abrams Books

Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the United States to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. The company continues to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works in the areas of art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, interior and garden design, entertainment, fashion, and popular culture; children’s books for middle grade, young adult fiction, picture books and board books.

Chronicle Books

Chronicle Books is an independent publisher based in San Francisco that has been making things since the Summer of Love. We are inspired by the enduring magic of books, and by sparking the passions of others. We believe in partnering with artists, writers, and organizations that represent the diversity of our world.

Grupo Anaya

Grupo Anaya’s roots in the educational community and its commitment to lifelong learning make it one of the most important leaders in the publishing industry. We aim to grow this connection in both quality and quantity, taking advantage of the opportunities offered by new technologies.

Hachette UK

Helping readers discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity is the driving force behind everything we do. We are one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.

Kids Can Press

Kids Can Press, is a leading Canadian-owned children’s book publisher, and a Corus Entertainment company, and home to best-selling global brands such as Franklin the Turtle, Scaredy Squirrel and CitizenKid.

Lonely Planet

We believe that travel is for everyone. It helps us learn about ourselves and the world around us. Our goal is to help more people from more backgrounds experience the joy of exploration. Because we believe this builds a kinder, more inclusive, more open-minded world.

Moleskine

The Moleskine notebook is the heir and successor to the legendary notebook used by artists and thinkers over the past two centuries: among them Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and Bruce Chatwin. Moleskine offers an eco-system of objects which inspires imaginations and fuels creative practice, versatile tools for both every day and extraordinary journeys: notebooks, journals, bags, luggage, apps, writing instruments and reading accessories.

Nosy Crow

We are a new independent publisher of children’s books based in the United States and a subsidiary of the award-winning, London-based publisher Nosy Crow Ltd. We strive to create books that inspire children to read for pleasure and, ultimately, to become lifelong readers.

We publish high-quality, commercial fiction and nonfiction books for children from ages 0-12 by well-known authors and illustrators and by new talent.

Phoenix International

At Phoenix International Publications, Inc., we are committed to crafting engaging, educational, and entertaining books for young readers. We create the highest quality of products for children and have been dedicated to bringing excellence to children’s publishing for more than three decades with licensing partners such as Disney, Nickelodeon, Sesame Workshop, Baby Einstein, and World of Eric Carle, amongst others.

Quarto Group

The Quarto Group creates a wide variety of books and intellectual property products, with a mission to inspire life’s experiences. Produced in many formats for adults, children, and the whole family, our products are visually appealing, information rich, and stimulating.

The Stable Book Group

The Stable Book Group, is a forward-thinking collective that we, as founders, have been working diligently to shape. At our core, we believe in championing and amplifying the spirit of independent presses—those that preserve the time-honored traditions of publishing while embracing the fresh possibilities of an ever-evolving industry.

Our mission is to level the playing field for independent publishers by harnessing the power of shared resources, cutting-edge systems, and a collaborative team of passionate book lovers.

Our vision is simple yet bold: we want to shape the next chapter in book publishing—together, responsibly, and creatively.

Yen Press

Founded in 2006, Yen Press has quickly risen to become one of the largest and most prolific publishers of manga and original graphic novels in the North American marketplace and has become a driving force in the introduction of light novels to new readers through its Yen On imprint.

Phaidon

Phaidon is the premier global publisher of the creative arts. We work with the world’s most influential authors to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food, and travel, and illustrated books for children.