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Founded by Kirk Howard in 1972.1
Private company
Dundurn Press
Canadian publishing company
Dundurn Press is one of the largest Canadian-owned book publishing companies of adult fiction and non-fiction. The company publishes Canadian literature, history, biography, politics and arts. Dundurn has about 2500 books in print, and averages around fifty new titles each year.2 It was founded by Kirk Howard.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1972Founded1
- HeadquartersToronto1
- Websitewww.dundurn.com
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Dundurn Press is one of the largest Canadian-owned book publishing companies of adult fiction and non-fiction. The company publishes Canadian literature, history, biography, politics and arts. Dundurn has about 2500 books in print, and averages around fifty new titles each year. Dundurn Press was established in 1972 by Kirk Howard. In 2009, Dundurn forged a co-publishing partnership with the Ontario Genealogical Society, and in 2011, Dundurn purchased Napoleon & Company and Blue Butterfly Books. In 2013, Dundurn acquired Thomas Allen Publishers, the publishing branch of Thomas Allen & Son Limited.2
Leadership
Who has led Dundurn Press, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderKirk Howard1
Timeline
- 1972Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.dundurn.com1
- X (Twitter)x.com/dundurnpress1
- Instagramwww.instagram.com/dundurnpress1
- WikipediaDundurn Press
- WikidataQ5314923
Sources
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- 1WikidataDundurn Press on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaDundurn Press on Wikipedia