The North Water book by Ian McGuire

The North Water is a critically acclaimed 2016 novel written by English author Ian McGuire. This specific edition for the UK and Commonwealth markets is published by Scribner, an imprint with a storied history in literary publishing.

Originally founded in New York in 1846 by Charles Scribner and Isaac Baker, the Scribner brand became famous for publishing legends like Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Since 1994, Scribner has been part of Simon & Schuster, one of the 'Big Five' global publishing houses. In 2023, Simon & Schuster was acquired by KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.), a leading global investment firm based in the United States. While the brand has American roots, UK editions are typically printed and bound within the United Kingdom to serve the domestic market.