HarperCollins Books

HarperCollins is one of the "Big Five" English-language publishing companies, with a history spanning over two centuries. The brand's identity is the result of a significant 1989 merger between the American publisher Harper & Row and the British publisher William Collins, Sons. This union brought together two powerhouse literary traditions: the Harper brothers' New York establishment founded in 1817 and William Collins' Glasgow-based house founded in 1819.

Today, HarperCollins operates as a global publishing giant with editorial groups and manufacturing footprints across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, and various European and South American countries. Depending on the specific edition and market, books are printed locally to serve regional demand, often using a network of global printing partners.

Since 1989, HarperCollins has been a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corp, the global media empire founded by Rupert Murdoch. Through this ownership, HarperCollins manages an extensive portfolio of imprints including Harlequin, William Morrow, and Zondervan, publishing thousands of new titles annually across commercial, literary, and educational sectors.