Random House, Inc.
New York, NY 10019 (Map) Phone: 212-782-9000
Fax: 212-940-7381
http://www.randomhouse.com
Overview
Its not-so-random acts of publishing have transformed Random House into the world's largest trade book publisher. The book publishing subsidiary of media giant Bertelsmann, Random House operates its eponymous imprint and 100 others such as Alfred A. Knopf, Ballantine, Bantam, Dell, and Doubleday. Its best-sellers include Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, which is the best-selling adult hardcover in history, and its stable of authors includes Elmore Leonard, Toni Morrison, and Dr. Seuss. In addition, the company publishes Fodor's popular travel books, audio products, and electronic books. Outside the US, Random House oversees publishers such as McClelland & Stewart (Canada) and Plaza & Janés (Spain).
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Random House, Inc.
| Company Type | Subsidiary of Bertelsmann |
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| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | £1,326.6 |
| 2007 Employees | 5,764 |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Random House, Inc.
| Deputy Chairman, CFO, and Chief Administrative Officer | Edward Volini (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| EVP; President, Corporate Development and Random House Ventures | Richard Sarnoff Connect to this executive |
| EVP Communications | Stuart Applebaum Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Random House, Inc.
There are 19 competitors for Random House; see more.Significant Developments
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Publishing
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Publishing
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