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Parent company | Octopus Books |
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Founded | 1950 |
Founder | Paul Hamlyn |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Headquarters location | London |
Publication types | Books |
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Official website | www |
Hamlyn is a UK publishing company founded by Paul Hamlyn in 1950 with an initial investment of £350. His desire was to create "fine books with the common touch" which remains the foundation of its commercial success. It is part of the Octopus Publishing Group, now owned by Hachette Livre.[1]