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Berkley is a leading publisher of commercial and genre fiction, with a rich history of discovering new talent and building global franchises. Learn about the imprint's bestsellers, new releases, and the team behind the books.
Berkley Books began as an independent company in 1955. It was founded as "Chic News Company" by Charles Byrne and Frederick Klein, who had worked for Avon; they quickly renamed it Berkley Publishing Co. The new name was a coinage, combining elements of their surnames, unrelated to either the philosopher George Berkeley or Berkeley, California.
- 1955; 68 years ago
- New York City
- Charles Byrne and Frederic Klein
Berkley Books is the third-largest consumer book publisher in the world, with over 80 branded imprints and a print and digital collection of more than 100,000 titles. Learn about its history, its authors, and its innovative use of digital technology to create unique reading experiences.
Books Published by Berkley. Share Save. Strike and Burn Taylor Hutton. Let's Call Her Barbie Renée Rosen. Witchcraft for Wayward Girls Grady Hendrix. A Witch's Guide ...
Berkley Books is a publisher of thriller, suspense, and romance novels by top authors. Read the latest news and features about Berkley Books, including book reviews, author events, and cover stories. Learn about the Igloo Book Buzz selection, WARNING LIGHT, by David Ricciardi, and the Behind the Book Covers feature, Colleen Reinhart.
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