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Abrams Books

Logo: ABRAMS Books, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

American publisher of books and stationery

Abrams, formerly Harry N. Abrams, Inc. (HNA), is an American publisher of art and illustrated books, children's books, and stationery. The enterprise is a subsidiary of the French publisher Média-Participations. Run by president and CEO Mary McAveney, Abrams publishes and distributes approximately 250 titles annually and has more than 3,000 titles in print.2 It was founded by Harry Nathan Abrams.1 It is part of La Martinière Groupe.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1949Founded1

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Abrams, formerly Harry N. Abrams, Inc. (HNA), is an American publisher of art and illustrated books, children's books, and stationery.2

Corporate structure

Abrams Books is part of a group headed by La Martinière Groupe. 24 entities, 2 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0). Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Harry Nathan Abrams in 1949.1

Founded by Harry N. Abrams in 1949, Abrams was the first company in the United States to specialize in the creation and distribution of art books. Times Mirror Company acquired the company in 1966 and Harry Abrams retired in 1977. For many years, the company was under the direction of Paul Gottlieb (publisher) until January 2001, eighteen months before his death. Abrams was acquired by La Martinière Groupe in 1997. La Martinière was acquired by Média-Participations in 2018.

In 2018, Abrams acquired The Overlook Press. In 2020, Abrams acquired Cameron + Company. Abrams acquired Taunton Press from Active Interest Media in May 2024.

From Wikipedia’s article on Abrams Books, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Leadership

Who has led Abrams Books, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Products and brands

  • art book
  • children's book

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

Owners

Subsidiaries

Former owners and parents

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Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Harry N. Abrams1

Timeline

  1. 1997Acquired Acquired by La Martinière Groupe1
  2. 1966Acquired Acquired by Times Mirror Company1
  3. 1949Founded Founded1

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