The Orion Publishing Group was founded in 1991.  Soon after, Orion began negotiations with Lord Weidenfeld, and acquired Weidenfeld & Nicolson as the nucleus of the new publishing group; Lord Weidenfeld remained as chairman of W&N, a post he still occupies.

Weidenfeld & Nicolson, founded in 1949, was an established name with a history of quality publishing.  Its imprints include Everyman Paperbacks.

Orion Books was launched in 1992, and in 1993 Orion bought the assets of Chapman Publishers, a small general publishing house.  That year it also acquired a warehousing and distribution centre, Littlehampton Book Services (LBS) based in Sussex.

In December 1998, Hachette acquired the publishing house Cassell & Co, whose imprints included Victor Gollancz Ltd, which became part of the Orion Group.  Gollancz had been founded in 1928 and had continued as an independent publisher until 1989, when the last family member retired and the business was sold.  Out of this acquisition, Orion also took ownership of the Cassell Military list.

Also in 1998, a majority of the share capital of the Orion Publishing Group was sold to Hachette Livre, the publishing arm of the French Lagardère Group.  In 2003 Hachette Livre became the sole owner of the group.  In 2004, Hachette also acquired the Hodder Headline Group, and Hachette UK was formed, with Orion as its largest single component.

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This department focuses on producing written material and narrative content for various platforms.

Content Creation

This department manages the promotion and visibility of the organization's initiatives and events.

Publicity Department

This department manages content creation and editing processes to ensure high-quality publications.

Editorial Department

This department oversees the visual and artistic direction of projects, ensuring cohesive and innovative design concepts.

Creative Direction

This department oversees the planning, development, and quality of editorial content across various platforms.

Editorial Management

This department focuses on the development and production of written works, including fiction and historical narratives.

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Orion Publishing Group

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Content Creation

Publicity Department

Editorial Department

Creative Direction

Editorial Management

Creative Writing

Offices

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