George Allen & Unwin Limited
George Allen & Unwin was a British publishing company. Its history goes back to the 19th century when it was founded by George Allen with the backing of John Ruskin. When Allen died in 1907, the business continued under two of his sons, but merged with Swan Sonnenschein.
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George Allen & Unwin Limited
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- Founded
- 1871
- Founder
- Stanley Unwin · George Allen · John Ruskin
- Headquarters
- Sydney · London
- Part of
- Unwin & Hyman
- Dissolved
- 1986
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George Allen & Unwin was a British publishing company. Its history goes back to the 19th century when it was founded by George Allen with the backing of John Ruskin. When Allen died in 1907, the business continued under two of his sons, but merged with Swan Sonnenschein.
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After Sir Stanley Unwin purchased a controlling interest, the company changed its name to include Unwin's in 1914. In 1936 the firm took on the task of publishing "The Hobbit", which appeared the following year and was a great success. The firm established an Australian subsidiary in 1976. In 1990 Allen & Unwin was sold to HarperCollins, and the Australian branch was the subject of a management buy-out. The Australian firm is known as Allen & Unwin, whereas George Allen & Unwin is a convenient term to refer to the original British company.
Recorded constituent parts are Swan Sonnenschein & Co. It is associated with United Kingdom. The record gives 1871 as its date of establishment or first appearance. Activity is recorded as ending in 1986. It forms part of Unwin & Hyman. Its recorded founders are Stanley Unwin, George Allen and John Ruskin. Its recorded seat is Sydney and London.
George Allen & Unwin Ltd. Recorded as founded by Stanley Unwin, George Allen and John Ruskin. Associated with United Kingdom. Recorded from 1871.
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Publisher mark for George Allen and Unwin in 1915 from Sorel's Reflections On Violence. Shows St. George fighting a dragon.
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1871
George Allen & Unwin Limited established.
1871
George Allen & Unwin Limited is recorded from 1871.
1986
George Allen & Unwin Limited ceased.
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- Book Reviews : The Evolution of Man and Society. By C. D. DARLINGTON (London, George Allen and Unwin Limited, 1970). 753 pp. 80s, Race, 1970
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Book Reviews : The Evolution of Man and Society. By C. D. DARLINGTON (London, George Allen and Unwin Limited, 1970). 753 pp. 80s, Race, 1970Crossref registry
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