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.
Paul Hamlyn sold the company to the International Publishing Company in 1964, but stayed on until 1969. Hamlyn bought the company back in 1986 and added it the holdings of his new company, Octopus Books. Octopus was sold in 1987 to Reed International. Hachette Livre bought Octopus in 2001.
Hamlyn is a leading[vague] international publisher of non-fiction illustrated books. Two thirds of the business is in international, North American and export markets. It is a high quality,[vague] innovative[vague] publisher and since 2003, has made two significant acquisitions:
Godsfield Press was acquired by Hamlyn in October 2003. It is a high quality[vague] niche international publisher of illustrated books for the MBS[vague] market.
Gaia Books was acquired in March 2004. It is a brand leader[vague] of international co-editions in the field of alternative philosophies and lifestyle.
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