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Book and Periodical PublishingEngland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees

Quercus Books is a London-based mid-sized publisher of fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books with an international footprint. Founded in May 2004 by Mark Smith and Wayne Davies, who previously worked together at Orion Publishing Group, the company grew from a small office to publish titles that have achieved worldwide sales. Its early catalog included Universe and Speeches that Changed the World, which sold about 250,000 and 800,000 copies respectively and remain strong sellers globally. Its publishing program encompasses works across genres and has included notable successes such as MacLehose Press titles, including The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which won a Galaxy British Book Award, and later sequels achieving top UK hardback sales. The company has demonstrated growth through market presence and notable prize recognition, and a recent development includes a collaboration with Soak&Sleep in 2018 to run a promotional partnership.

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