D.K. Publishing

  • Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company known for its illustrated reference books.

  • Founded in 1974, DK produces books for adults and children in 62 languages, covering various genres including travel, arts, business, history, cooking, science, and parenting.

  • The company is part of Penguin Random House, jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA (53%) and Pearson PLC (47%).

  • DK also publishes children's books on topics like history, the human body, and animals, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO and Disney.

  • The company has offices in several major cities worldwide, including New York, London, and Melbourne.

Books by D.K. Publishing