The Illustrated A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking

The Illustrated A Brief History of Time is a major work by the theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. Originally published in 1988, the 'Illustrated' and updated editions have been released by various publishers globally. Bantam Books (part of the Transworld Publishers group) originally published the work in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Today, the brand 'Bantam' is an imprint of Penguin Random House, which is one of the largest publishing houses in the world. As a global bestseller, the physical book is manufactured in multiple countries depending on the regional market distribution, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and various locations in Asia and Europe. The ultimate ownership lies with Bertelsmann, the German media conglomerate that owns Penguin Random House.