Private company

Books of Wonder

Independent bookstore based in Manhattan

Books of Wonder is an independent bookstore and publisher based in Manhattan. It was established in 1980 by Peter Glassman and James Carey and is focused on selling antique, classic and new children's books.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Books of wonder NYC facade
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Books of Wonder is an independent bookstore and publisher based in Manhattan. It was established in 1980 by Peter Glassman and James Carey and is focused on selling antique, classic and new children's books.2

Corporate structure

Books of Wonder sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Books of Wonder
    • Emerald City Press Subsidiary

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

  • Emerald City Press

From Wikidata.1

Sources

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