Although the work of publishers appears to be pretty much similar, some stand out in the trade. In the current publishing world, the most popular and famous houses include MacMillan, Harper Collins, Penguin Random House, Hachette Books, and Simon & Schuster, which wrap up the top five.
German innovator Johannes Guttenberg invented the printing press in the mid-15th century, forever changing the way people all over the world obtain and exchange information.
This website is designed for anyone and everyone with even a passing interest in the fascinating world of publishing, from books and cartoons to magazines and news.
Here, readers will find a range of insightful essays and articles about every aspect of the printing and publishing industry, including technical descriptions of the print process itself, lists of the world’s most prominent publishing houses, and much, much more.