Who we are
DK is a global publisher of internationally bestselling authors and illustrators across fiction, non-fiction, adult and children’s publishing. We have been pioneering ways to bring knowledge and adventure to people around the world for over 50 years.
Moving the world forward, one book at a time
We believe knowledge has the power to spark curiosity, connect cultures, and drive positive change around the world.
DK around the world
With over 50 years of publishing experience, we sell to every corner of the globe and in 63 languages. We have colleagues worldwide with offices in London, New York, Toronto, Indianapolis, Delhi, Melbourne, Munich, Madrid, Beijing, and Jiangmen.
Our divisions and imprints
DK Children’s
DK Children’s creates innovative, inspiring books for young readers of all ages. Blending creativity with trusted expertise. Our award-winning non-fiction list is pat the heart of what we do, featuring incredible authors, world-leading experts and consultants who bring fascinating subjects to life with accuracy and passion. From playful board books to bold non-fiction and fiction, we are redefining children’s publishing through creativity, diversity and a passion for storytelling.
Through our imprint DK flip, we bring the same excellence to children’s and YA fiction, publishing across Chapter Books, Middle Grade, Teen, Graphic, and YA. Our diverse fiction list includes romance, comedy, fantasy, and historical fiction. DK flip is also serving as the home of our exciting LEGOⓇ fiction list.
DK+
DK+ is your destination for fan-based publishing, from LEGO® to Warhammer, Star Wars to Taylor Swift. We create beautifully crafted books for fans of all ages, working in partnership with over 40 world-class brands and IPs. Our books bring fandoms to life with passion, creativity, and expertise.
DK Living
DK Living publishes beautifully illustrated books that spark discovery in cooking, gardening, science, art, and more. Our new DK RED imprint champions bold narrative non-fiction, and our new Paper Sailor imprint will focus on original, covetable books. With bestselling titles, global ambition, and a passionate team, we’re redefining adult publishing.
DK Life blends ambition and innovation to grow our impact across gardening, food, health, home, and narrative non-fiction. With standout names like Mary Berry and Rhiannon Lambert, plus bold new ventures like Paper Sailor and DK RED, we’re expanding globally and reaching readers in fresh, exciting ways.
DK Knowledge makes complex ideas accessible through beautifully designed books on science, history, and natural history. Collaborating with global experts and prestigious partners like the Smithsonian, we create captivating, giftable titles that educate and inspire readers worldwide.
For over 30 years, DK Travel has crafted bestselling guidebooks with iconic maps and visuals that make exploring easy and fun. Expanding beyond guides, we now publish gift, themed, and narrative travel books through DK RED, inviting authors to join us on this exciting journey.
DK Alpha is a New York Times bestselling creator-led imprint connecting platform-driven authors with growing audiences. Focusing on US-based lifestyle and non-fiction, it champions creators from podcasts to TikTok, boasting 14 bestsellers, including three #1 titles like An Unapologetic Cookbook and Safe and Sound.
Canelo
Founded in 2015 and now an imprint of DK, Canelo is a dynamic publisher of fiction and non-fiction. With acclaimed imprints like Canelo Crime, Hera Books, and August Books, we publish thrillers, inclusive fiction, romance, and more. Leveraging DK’s global reach, Canelo continues to grow and support our talented authors.
About DK India
DK India was established in 1998 in New Delhi, to provide creative support to DK’s publishing activities, primarily to the publishing divisions in the UK. The initially small team has developed into a 170-strong central component of DK's global business, headed by Nandan Jha, Managing Director.
The creative teams in Delhi are structured to mirror UK’s divisions – Living, Childrens, Learning, and DK+. DK Living consists of Knowledge (Adult reference), Travel, Life, and India Local Publishing. From new title origination to liaising with authors and consultants, and managing book projects, the Delhi teams work closely alongside their UK colleagues offering creative input and overseeing book projects across lists. Delhi also handles a range of tasks that contribute to the robust reissues and co-editions – auditing the files, font updates, template creation, designing pages to new formats. In addition, Specials and Customs are adeptly picked up and delivered efficiently and the Digital team is solely responsible for converting pre-approved titles to epubs.
Along with design and editorial teams for the different divisions, centres of excellence like Picture Research, Pre-production, Cartography, Jackets, and Publishing Operations support across all teams not just in Delhi, but globally.
In 2013, DK India started its own publishing list, creating books about and for India, with a strong global resonance, contributing to DK as a local brand. The books delve into a variety of subjects – from India’s rich culture and heritage, to general reference titles for both adults and children, nature, food & drink, fitness, biographies, science, and business.
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