When did Weidenfeld & Nicolson open its doors?
Weidenfeld & Nicolson opened its doors in 1949 with a reception at Brown's Hotel in London. This British publisher of fiction and reference books began its journey that year.
Questions about Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded the publishing house Weidenfeld & Nicolson?
George Weidenfeld and Nigel Nicolson founded Weidenfeld & Nicolson in 1949. Their initial strategy involved releasing works by established intellectuals alongside new voices.
What significant book did Weidenfeld & Nicolson publish in 1959?
Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita arrived in 1959 as one of many significant titles for the house. The firm acquired Arthur Baker Ltd in 1959 and ran it as an imprint into the 1990s.
Which company purchased Orion Publishing Group in 1998?
Hachette Livre purchased Orion in 1998, shifting ownership to French hands. Weidenfeld & Nicolson remains a division of the French-owned Orion Publishing Group since 1991.
When did Cassell imprints merge with Weidenfeld operations?
Cassell imprints including Cassell Reference and Cassell Military merged with Weidenfeld operations in January 2002. This restructuring created a new division under the original Weidenfeld & Nicolson name.