Gill (publisher)

Gill
Founded1856
FoundersMichael Henry Gill, Co-Founder
James McGlashan, Co-Founder
Country of originIreland
Headquarters locationDublin
DistributionGill Distribution (Ireland)
Casemate IPM (US)
Key peopleRuth Gill, Managing Director
Publication typesBooks
Official websitewww.gill.ie

Gill is an independent publisher and distributor based in Dublin, Ireland.

History

In 1856, Michael Henry Gill, printer for Dublin University, purchased the publishing and bookselling business of James McGlashan, and the company was renamed McGlashan & Gill. In 1875, it was renamed M.H. Gill & Son. In 1968, the company became associated with the London based Macmillan Publishers (founded 1843) and Gill & Macmillan was established. In 2013, the Gill family bought out Macmillan.[1]

Divisions

Gill operates three distinct divisions:

  • Gill Education – a school publisher.
  • Gill Books – an Irish-interest trade publisher.
  • Gill Distribution – a provider warehousing and distribution facilities to a range of domestic and international publishers.

References

  1. ^ Flanagan, Peter; Spain, John (15 August 2013). "Publishing house back in Irish hands as Gill family buy out Macmillans". Independent.ie. Retrieved 7 October 2017.