HarperCollins is one of the largest publishing companies in the world, with roots stretching back to the founding of Harper & Brothers in New York in 1817 and William Collins in Glasgow in 1819. The modern company was formed in 1989 through the merger of Harper & Row and the British publisher William Collins.
A subsidiary of News Corp, HarperCollins operates globally with numerous imprints publishing across every category, including literary and commercial fiction, nonfiction, children's books, religious and reference works, and more. It is one of the so-called Big Five English-language trade publishers.
The company's long history encompasses the publication of many of the most important authors and works in English-language literature, and its imprints continue to produce bestsellers and award-winning titles around the world.
With operations on multiple continents and a vast catalog spanning two centuries, HarperCollins remains a dominant force in global publishing, combining historic prestige with broad commercial reach.