Abbeville Publishing Group
Abbeville Publishing Group is an independent book publishing company specializing in fine art and illustrated books. Based in New York City, Abbeville publishes approximately 40 titles each year and has a catalogue of over 700 titles on art, architecture, design, travel, photography, parenting, and children's books. The company was founded in 1977 by Robert E. Abrams and his father Harry N. Abrams, who had previously founded the art book publishing company Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Also recorded as Abbeville Press
Abbeville Publishing Group
- Founded
- 1977.
- Founder
- Harry Nathan Abrams and Robert E. Abrams.
- Headquarters
- New York City.
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Abbeville Publishing Group is an independent book publishing company specializing in fine art and illustrated books. Based in New York City, Abbeville publishes approximately 40 titles each year and has a catalogue of over 700 titles on art, architecture, design, travel, photography, parenting, and children's books. The company was founded in 1977 by Robert E. Abrams and his father Harry N. Abrams, who had previously founded the art book publishing company Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
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In 1949. Honors and awards given to Abbeville titles include the George Wittenborn Award for Art across America (1991).
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• Founded — 1977 • Founder — Robert E. Abrams and Harry N. Abrams • Country — United States • Headquarters — New York City • Distribution — Two Rivers Distribution (US) Peribo (Australia) • Publications — Books • Topics — Fine art and illustrated books • Url — https: www.abbeville.com/
Imprints and divisions
Imprints and divisions
Abbeville Publishing Group's major imprint is Abbeville Press, which consists of art and illustrated books for an international readership. Abbeville Gifts is an imprint which produces desk diaries, stationery, and other printed merchandise. In 2007, the company announced the launch of Abbeville Family, a new division publishing titles for parents, children, and families. Abbeville Family encompasses the Abbeville Kids imprint, which makes children's illustrated books, as well as the New Father series by Armin Brott.
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Abbeville Publishing Group established.
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Abbeville Publishing Group is recorded from 1977.
1977
Abbeville Publishing Group was established or created in 1977.
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The circumstances in which Abbeville Publishing Group stands. Group has its headquarters at New York City. Established or created in 1977. Founded by Harry Nathan Abrams. Recorded as publishing house. Situated in United States.
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