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. Today Grand Central Publishing reaches a diverse audience through hardcover, trade paperback and mass market imprints that cater to every kind of reader.
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FaithWords was launched in September 2001 to publish books for the growing inspirational market. Based near Nashville, Tennessee, FaithWords has grown dramatically by acquiring a solid list of faith-building fiction and high-profile authors with edifying messages, including bestselling authors Joyce Meyer, Joel Osteen, Karen Kingsbury, and T.D. Jakes. Several FaithWords titles have appeared on national bestseller lists.
Windblown Media launched in 2007 to publish a book called The Shack, when two friends, both former pastors, could find no one else to publish it. Their first book became a runaway, worldwide bestseller and opened the door for them to provide creative and intellectually honest literature for those seeking a renewal of love and faith. Edgy, and sometimes controversial, their fiction and nonfiction titles transcend the empty platitudes of religion to refresh the spiritually hungry.
Center Street, a general market publisher is based near Nashville, was launched in January 2005 to publish wholesome entertainment, helpful encouragement, and books of traditional values that appeal to readers in America's heartland. The initial launch featured noteworthy names such as Leslie Sansone - the #1 name in fitness videos, Neil Clark Warren - the founder of the most popular online relationship service eHarmony.com, and bestselling novelist Karen Kingsbury.
The Digital Media Division positions Hachette Book Group content in the expanding world of Internet technology and other currently evolving business models, which includes any e-book or audio book business as well as Internet downloads, podcasting, and digital delivery to cellphones and PDAs. The Digital Media Division also houses the Hachette Audio imprint, publisher of a variety of popular genres in audio form, matching Hachette Book Group material with talented actors, composers and producers to find its fullest expression.
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.
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Little, Brown began publishing books for children in 1926. We currently publish a distinguished and diverse list of about 135 books a year. Today the group is divided into three imprints: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers features our core list of picture books and hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction for middle grade and young adult readers; LB Kids produces novelty and brand/licensed tie-ins; and Poppy publishes paperback original series for teen girls.
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Orbit is the new Science Fiction and Fantasy imprint at Hachette Book Group. Orbit publishes across the spectrum of Science Fiction and Fantasy — from action-packed urban fantasy to widescreen space opera; from sweeping epic adventures to near-future thrillers. We publish approximately 40 titles each year from both established and debut authors. Visit our official site at orbitbooks.net.
Yen Press is dedicated to publishing graphic novels and manga in all formats and for all ages that was founded in 2006 by former Borders Group Inc. Buyer Kurt Hassler and former DC Comics VP Rich Johnson. Yen Press is devoted to publishing a diverse line of books that will reflect what is happening in the growing graphic novel and manga markets. Visit us at yenpress.us.