Random House Books

Random House is one of the world's most recognizable publishing brands, with a history dating back to 1927 in the United States. Founded by Bennett Cerf and Donald Klopfer, the company earned its name following their intention to publish a few books 'at random' alongside their core business. Over several decades, it grew through organic expansion and significant acquisitions, ultimately becoming a global powerhouse in the literary world.

In 1998, the German media conglomerate Bertelsmann acquired Random House, merging it with their existing Bantam Doubleday Dell group. A further monumental shift occurred in 2013 when Bertelsmann and Pearson merged their respective publishing wings, Penguin and Random House, to form Penguin Random House. Today, the brand operates as a subsidiary of Penguin Random House, which is wholly owned by Bertelsmann. While headquartered in New York, their physical books are printed in various countries across North America, Europe, and Asia depending on the specific market and distribution needs.