Hamlyn (publisher)

Hamlyn
Parent companyOctopus Books
Founded1950; 74 years ago (1950)
FounderPaul Hamlyn
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Headquarters locationLondon
Publication typesBooks
Imprints
  • Sun Books (1968–71)
  • Godsfield Press (2003–present)
  • Gaia Books (2004–present)
Official websitewww.hamlyn.co.uk

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]

  1. ^ "Hachette Acquires Octopus". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 25 June 2020.