The story
Founded by Peter Usborne in 1973.1
Private company
Usborne Publishing
Logo: Peter Usborne, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4
British publisher of children books
Usborne Publishing, often called Usborne Books, is a British publisher of children's books. Founded by Peter Usborne in 1973, Usborne Publishing uses an in-house team of writers, editors, and designers. In the United States, Usborne books are sold and distributed to the traditional retail trade through HarperCollins.2 It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1973Founded1
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom1
- Websiteusborne.com
- Legal formPrivate Limited Company3
- LEI9845001370F066AIAE803
- StatusActive3
- LEI statusIssued and current3
- Registered address83-85 Saffron Hill, EC1N 8RT London, United Kingdom3
- Registered withCompanies House, 011243593
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Usborne Publishing, often called Usborne Books, is a British publisher of children's books. Founded by Peter Usborne in 1973, Usborne Publishing uses an in-house team of writers, editors, and designers. In the United States, Usborne books are sold and distributed to the traditional retail trade through HarperCollins.2
Leadership
Who has led Usborne Publishing, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderPeter Usborne1
Subsidiaries and ownership
Owners
From Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1973Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.usborne.co.uk1
- Websiteusborne.com1
- X (Twitter)x.com/Usborne1
- WikipediaUsborne Publishing
- WikidataQ3552538
Sources
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- 1WikidataUsborne Publishing on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaUsborne Publishing on Wikipedia
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- 4Wikimedia CommonsUsborne Publishing logo by Peter Usborne, Public domain