Private company
Serif
Independent publishing company founded in 1992, based in London
Serif is an independent book publishing house founded in London, in 1992 by Stephen Hayward (1954–2015), who had previously been an editor with Lawrence & Wishart. The company's list covers the subjects of history, politics, travel, culture and fiction, with book jackets — described as "works of art in themselves" — designed by Pentagram Berlin.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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Serif is an independent book publishing house founded in London, in 1992 by Stephen Hayward (1954–2015), who had previously been an editor with Lawrence & Wishart. The company's list covers the subjects of history, politics, travel, culture and fiction, with book jackets — described as "works of art in themselves" — designed by Pentagram Berlin.2
Timeline
- 1992Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaSerif (publisher)
- WikidataQ22101993
Sources
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- 1WikidataSerif on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaSerif on Wikipedia