Newmarket Press
Status | Defunct |
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Founded | 1981 |
Founder | Esther Margolis |
Successor | It Books (HarperCollins) |
Country of origin | United States |
Headquarters location | New York City |
Publication types | Books |
Official website | www.newmarketpress.com (defunct) |
Newmarket Publishing and Communications Company, and its publishing arm Newmarket Press, was an American publishing label founded in 1981 by president and publisher Esther Margolis.
History
Newmarket published about 20-30 mainly non-fiction books a year, primarily in the areas of
Newmarket's list included such popular and acclaimed books as the 2 million-copy bestselling What's Happening To My Body? series of puberty education books for boys and girls by
In addition, Newmarket created a successful niche in publishing books on film, theater and performing arts. Its entertainment list included over 100 film books, tying into 301
Leadership
Esther Margolis is an American publisher who served as president and majority owner of Newmarket Publishing and Communications and Newmarket Press, which she founded. Prior to Newmarket, Margolis spent 17 years at
See also
- Peace is Possible, by S. Daniel Abraham with foreword by President Bill Clinton
References
- ^ "HarperCollins Buys Newmarket Press". Publishers Weekly. October 24, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ "Margolis Leaving HC; Will Start New Venture". Publishers Weekly. February 10, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2021.