Publications International Employee Directory
Book and Periodical PublishingIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
PIL is a mid-sized North American publisher based in Morton Grove, Illinois, founded in 1967 by Louis Weber to deliver high-quality consumer products. The company publishes hundreds of new titles each year and prints millions of books, spanning categories such as puzzle books under the Brain Games line, cookbooks, children’s books, crafts, and reference, among others. Its Brain Games range includes standard puzzles as well as themed titles, reflecting a focus on puzzle content. PIL operates several divisions, including New Seasons for stationery formats like Sticker by Number, Color and Frame, notepads, journals, and recipe keepers, aligning with trends in personal organization and design. Collectible Automobile magazine, published since 1984, appears six times per year and provides in-depth looks at classic cars and trucks. In 2023, the company expanded its publishing with the release of Portraits Of Slayer, a PILbooks title noted in media coverage.