Virgin Books is a British publishing imprint founded by Richard Branson in 1979 as part of the Virgin Group. The company primarily publishes non-fiction books, but has also published some fiction titles.
Founded in 1979 by Richard Branson as part of the Virgin Group.
Initially focused on publishing music books, with titles on punk, reggae, and rock music.
In the 1990s, the company expanded into publishing a wider range of non-fiction titles.
In 2007, Virgin Books was acquired by Random House and became part of the Crown Publishing Group.
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Virgin Books publishes a range of business books, including autobiographies of successful entrepreneurs and CEO's, as well as books on management, leadership, and marketing.
Virgin Books has a long history of publishing music books, including biographies of musical artists, books on music history, and books on the music industry.
Virgin Books publishes travel guides and books on travel-related topics, including adventure travel, food and drink, and sustainable tourism.
Virgin Books primarily publishes non-fiction books, including business, music, and travel books, as well as some fiction titles.
Virgin Books was acquired by Random House in 2007, and is now part of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House.
Some popular titles published by Virgin Books include 'Losing My Virginity' by Richard Branson, 'The 4-Hour Work Week' by Tim Ferriss, and 'The New Rules of Marketing and PR' by David Meerman Scott.
Virgin Books does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. However, if you have an agent, they may be able to submit your manuscript on your behalf.
Books published by Virgin Books are available for purchase through major booksellers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent bookstores.