Simon & Schuster

Simon & Schuster is an American publishing company founded in 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster. It publishes books across genres and formats.

Richard L. Simon: Richard L. Simon was an American publisher who co-founded Simon & Schuster in 1924. He founded the company with M. Lincoln Schuster after recognizing demand for crossword puzzle books.
Publishing imprint: A publishing imprint is a named editorial brand operating within a larger publishing company. Simon & Schuster organizes much of its publishing under imprints with distinct lists and identities.
Jonathan Karp: Jonathan Karp is an American publishing executive and editor who became Simon & Schuster's chief executive in 2020. As chief executive and publisher, he has led the company’s editorial and business strategy.
U.S. v. Paramount Pictures, Inc.: United States v. Paramount Pictures, Inc. was a 1948 Supreme Court case that ended major Hollywood studios’ control of movie theaters. The ruling helped prompt Paramount to diversify into publishing, eventually leading to its ownership of Simon & Schuster.
M. Lincoln Schuster: M. Lincoln Schuster was an American publisher who co-founded Simon & Schuster in 1924. His partnership with Simon launched the company and its early puzzle-book business.
Book editor: A book editor develops manuscripts and helps shape them for publication. Editors acquire and refine books that become part of the company's catalog.
Judy Blume: Judy Blume is an American author of novels for children, young adults, and adults. Simon & Schuster published many of Blume’s books, including titles that became major works of children’s literature.
Paperback revolution: The paperback revolution was the expansion of inexpensive mass-market paperbacks in the twentieth century. Simon & Schuster's early publishing innovations contributed to the wider shift toward affordable books.
Crossword puzzle book: A crossword puzzle book collects grids and clues for solving on paper. Simon and Schuster began with a crossword puzzle book that became a major commercial success.
Literary agent: A literary agent represents authors in negotiating publishing contracts and managing literary careers. Agents are a major channel through which manuscripts reach Simon & Schuster editors.

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