Bloomsbury Publishing

Bloomsbury Publishing plc is an independent British publishing house established in 1986 by Nigel Newton. The company is renowned for publishing the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling in the UK. Over the years, Bloomsbury has expanded its global presence with offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Sydney, and Oxford. The company has also acquired several imprints and publishers, including A & C Black, Methuen Drama, and ABC-CLIO, enhancing its portfolio in academic and professional publishing. In 2024, Bloomsbury US acquired Rowman & Littlefield, an independent academic publisher, further strengthening its position in the academic publishing sector. Despite its growth and acquisitions, Bloomsbury remains an independent entity, with its headquarters in London, United Kingdom.