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New American Library

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American publisher

The New American Library (also known as NAL) is an American publisher based in New York, founded in 1948. Its initial focus was affordable paperback reprints of classics and scholarly works as well as popular and pulp fiction, but it now publishes trade and hardcover titles.2 It was founded by Victor Weybright.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The New American Library (also known as NAL) is an American publisher based in New York, founded in 1948. Its initial focus was affordable paperback reprints of classics and scholarly works as well as popular and pulp fiction, but it now publishes trade and hardcover titles.2

Corporate structure

New American Library sits at the top of its group. 3 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • New American Library New York City
    • Roc Books Subsidiary ยท New York City
    • Signet 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.

The story

Founded by Victor Weybright in 1948.1

Leadership

Who has led New American Library, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

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Timeline

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