Chronicle Books is a San Francisco-based independent publisher known for its distinguished titles and high-quality production values.
Founded in 1967 by Phelps Dewey, an executive at Chronicle Publishing Company.
Initially, it was a small division that published books related to San Francisco such as The 60s: San Francisco in the Sixties and The Summer of Love: Haight-Ashbury at Its Highest.
In 1980, Nion McEvoy, grandchild of the founder of Chronicle Publishing Company, acquired Chronicle Books and transformed it into an independent publisher.
Chronicle Books publishes a wide range of titles including cookbooks, children's books, art, design, photography, pop culture, and lifestyle.
In 2000, it launched a children's division and in 2017, it opened a Seattle office.
Now, it has become one of the most respected independent publishers in the U.S. and has won numerous awards.
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Chronicle Books publishes a wide collection of cookbooks covering different cuisines and cooking techniques.
Chronicle Books offers a diverse list of children’s books ranging from board books to young adult fiction and nonfiction.
Chronicle Books has published many books related to art and design, including graphic design, interior design, and fashion.
Chronicle Books offers many titles covering pop culture topics such as music, film, television, and celebrity culture.
Chronicle Books publishes books related to health and wellness, spirituality, self-help and inspiration.
Chronicle Books publishes a variety of titles including cookbooks, children's books, art, design, photography, pop culture, and lifestyle.
Chronicle Books are sold online on their website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and in-store in major retailers across the US.
Yes, Chronicle Books has an extensive collection of eBooks available on their website and other online retailers such as Amazon and Apple Books.
Yes, Chronicle Books accepts unsolicited manuscripts; however, they only respond if they are interested in your project.
Yes, Chronicle Books has a careers page on their website where they post job openings and they also offer internships in various departments.