Octopus Publishing Group
Vicky Dawbarn has varied work experience in the publishing industry. Vicky started their career at Dorling Kindersley in 1992, where they worked as a Senior International Sales Manager for almost a decade. In 2010, they established their own company called Dawbarn Associates, where they held the role of International Rights Agent and later became the Sales Director. Vicky also worked at Octopus Publishing Group as the Sales Director.
Vicky Dawbarn attended The University of Edinburgh from 1976 to 1980, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Contemporary European Institutions.
Octopus Publishing Group
Octopus is a leading publisher of non-fiction books. We have extensive experience of working with high profile authors, trusted partners and associations to produce exciting, market leading books. Our imprints each have their own identity and all publish highly successful titles of outstanding quality and content. They include Aster, Cassell, Conran Octopus, Endeavour, Gaia Books, Godsfield, Hamlyn, Ilex, Kyle, Miller’s, Mitchell Beazley, Monoray, Philip's, Pyramid, Spruce and Summersdale.