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McClelland & Stewart
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McClelland & Stewart
Websiteurl
mcclelland.com
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Private
Founded yearint
1906
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Operating
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HeadquartersToronto, Canada
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Toronto
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Canada
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
book publishing, literary fiction, Canadian literature, non-fiction publishing, international affairs books
Industry2 codes
1Genre & Category Publishing (Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Sci‑Fi/Fantasy, etc.)
CodeMPAJAAABPrimaryYes
2Politics, Current Affairs & Social Commentary Publishing
CodeMPAJAAAMPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Book Publishers513130
  • Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers5131
SIC code1 code
  • Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing2731
Product category
Book Publishing
Social media profiles1 record
Cost components3 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

McClelland & Stewart is a Canadian book publishing imprint that publishes literary fiction, non-fiction, and titles on international affairs. Operating under Penguin Random House Canada, the imprint focuses on acquiring, editing, designing, and distributing books primarily for the Canadian market.

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Product and service1 record
1McClelland & Stewart Publishing Imprint
CategoryBook Publishing
Recent move3 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Peers10 records
1Groundwood Books
TypeRegional player
Description

Canadian children's and literary publisher, an imprint of House of Anansi. Comparable as a Canadian literary publisher, though focused on younger readers rather than adult literary fiction and non-fiction.

2ECW Press
TypeDirect peer
Description

Canadian independent trade publisher producing literary non-fiction, pop culture, memoir, and fiction. Directly comparable editorial scope and Canadian-market focus.

3Coach House Books
TypeDirect peer
Description

Toronto-based independent literary publisher known for poetry, fiction, and innovative non-fiction. Comparable as a Toronto-headquartered literary press with a similar editorial mandate, though materially smaller.

4HarperCollins Canada
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Canadian arm of HarperCollins Publishers, one of the Big Five English-language trade publishers. Directly competing in the Canadian literary and non-fiction space, with broader scale across genres including commercial fiction and children's.

5Dundurn Press
TypeDirect peer
Description

Canadian trade publisher with a broad literary, non-fiction, and historical catalog. Comparable as a mid-sized Canadian trade house serving similar author and reader segments.

6Simon & Schuster Canada
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Canadian division of Simon & Schuster, publishing literary and non-fiction titles in the Canadian market. Competes directly for the same author pool and readership as McClelland & Stewart.

7Douglas & McIntyre
TypeDirect peer
Description

Canadian independent literary and non-fiction publisher with a strong Pacific-region focus. Comparable as a literary-trade house serving Canadian authors and readers.

8Knopf Canada
TypeDirect peer
Description

Sibling imprint under Penguin Random House Canada publishing literary fiction and non-fiction. Internal peer competing for the same parent resources, authors, and shelf space within Canada.

9House of Anansi Press
TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent Canadian literary publisher founded in 1967, publishing fiction, non-fiction, and poetry by prominent Canadian authors. Most directly comparable Canadian literary-trade peer to McClelland & Stewart, though operating independently rather than as a conglomerate imprint.

10Bond Street Books
TypeDirect peer
Description

Another PRH Canada literary imprint focused on Canadian literary fiction and non-fiction. Internal peer overlapping heavily with McClelland & Stewart's editorial remit.

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Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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No
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McClelland & Stewart

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McClelland & Stewart firmographics

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Name
McClelland & Stewart
Legal name
McClelland & Stewart
Website
https://mcclelland.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1906
Operating status
Operating
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

McClelland & Stewart industry classification

Industry
Product category
Book Publishing
NAICS
Book Publishers (513130), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)
SIC
Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)
akta.pro primary industry
Genre & Category Publishing (Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Sci‑Fi/Fantasy, etc.) (MPAJAAAB)
akta.pro secondary industry
Politics, Current Affairs & Social Commentary Publishing (MPAJAAAM)

Keywords

  • Book publishing
  • Literary fiction
  • Canadian literature
  • Non-fiction publishing
  • International affairs books

Where McClelland & Stewart is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Toronto
HQ country
Canada
HQ region
North America

Markets served

McClelland & Stewart business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

McClelland & Stewart product offering

Product offering

Core offering

McClelland & Stewart is a Canadian book publishing imprint that publishes literary fiction, non-fiction, and titles on international affairs. Operating under Penguin Random House Canada, the imprint focuses on acquiring, editing, designing, and distributing books primarily for the Canadian market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • McClelland & Stewart Publishing Imprint

Companies that use McClelland & Stewart

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles1 record

McClelland & Stewart technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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McClelland & Stewart partnerships and signals

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Recent moves3 records

McClelland & Stewart competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Regional players

  • Groundwood Books: Canadian children's and literary publisher, an imprint of House of Anansi. Comparable as a Canadian literary publisher, though focused on younger readers rather than adult literary fiction and non-fiction.

Direct peers

  • ECW Press: Canadian independent trade publisher producing literary non-fiction, pop culture, memoir, and fiction. Directly comparable editorial scope and Canadian-market focus.
  • Coach House Books: Toronto-based independent literary publisher known for poetry, fiction, and innovative non-fiction. Comparable as a Toronto-headquartered literary press with a similar editorial mandate, though materially smaller.
  • Dundurn Press: Canadian trade publisher with a broad literary, non-fiction, and historical catalog. Comparable as a mid-sized Canadian trade house serving similar author and reader segments.
  • Douglas & McIntyre: Canadian independent literary and non-fiction publisher with a strong Pacific-region focus. Comparable as a literary-trade house serving Canadian authors and readers.
  • Knopf Canada: Sibling imprint under Penguin Random House Canada publishing literary fiction and non-fiction. Internal peer competing for the same parent resources, authors, and shelf space within Canada.
  • House of Anansi Press: Independent Canadian literary publisher founded in 1967, publishing fiction, non-fiction, and poetry by prominent Canadian authors. Most directly comparable Canadian literary-trade peer to McClelland & Stewart, though operating independently rather than as a conglomerate imprint.
  • Bond Street Books: Another PRH Canada literary imprint focused on Canadian literary fiction and non-fiction. Internal peer overlapping heavily with McClelland & Stewart's editorial remit.

Broad incumbents

  • HarperCollins Canada: Canadian arm of HarperCollins Publishers, one of the Big Five English-language trade publishers. Directly competing in the Canadian literary and non-fiction space, with broader scale across genres including commercial fiction and children's.
  • Simon & Schuster Canada: Canadian division of Simon & Schuster, publishing literary and non-fiction titles in the Canadian market. Competes directly for the same author pool and readership as McClelland & Stewart.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

McClelland & Stewart social profiles

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McClelland & Stewart financial estimates

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McClelland & Stewart leadership team

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McClelland & Stewart funding detail

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

McClelland & Stewart M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about McClelland & Stewart

What does McClelland & Stewart do?

McClelland & Stewart is a Canadian book publishing imprint that publishes literary fiction, non-fiction, and titles on international affairs. Operating under Penguin Random House Canada, the imprint focuses on acquiring, editing, designing, and distributing books primarily for the Canadian market.

Is McClelland & Stewart a public or private company?

McClelland & Stewart is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was McClelland & Stewart founded?

McClelland & Stewart was founded in 1906.

Where is McClelland & Stewart based?

McClelland & Stewart is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, in the North America region.

Who are McClelland & Stewart's main competitors?

Groundwood Books is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are ECW Press, Coach House Books, Dundurn Press, Douglas & McIntyre, Knopf Canada, House of Anansi Press and Bond Street Books. Broad incumbents are HarperCollins Canada and Simon & Schuster Canada.

Does McClelland & Stewart have an API?

No public API is recorded for McClelland & Stewart.

What industry is McClelland & Stewart in?

McClelland & Stewart's product category is Book Publishing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAJAAAB, Genre & Category Publishing (Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Sci‑Fi/Fantasy, etc.), with a secondary code of MPAJAAAM, Politics, Current Affairs & Social Commentary Publishing. Its NAICS code is 513130 and its SIC code is 2731.

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WikipediaThe Newcomers (miniseries): Difference between revisionsThe Newcomers is a 1977–1979 Canadian television drama series consisting of seven specials that aired on CBC Television. The program explored Canada's history as a nation built by immigrants and was sponsored by Imperial Oil to mark its centennial anniversary. McClelland and Stewart published a related book in 1979, and a French version titled Les Arrivants aired on Radio-Canada.QuillandquireBook of Lives: A Memoir of SortsMargaret Atwood published her memoir, Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts, through McClelland & Stewart, detailing her literary career and personal life. The review highlights the book's focus on her early success and relationships, noting that major works like The Handmaid's Tale are covered briefly in the final sections.PR NewswireMcClelland & Stewart to publish an account of travelling in China and other early COVID-19 hotzones by Canadian journalist Ethan LouMcClelland & Stewart announced the forthcoming publication of 'Field Notes from a Pandemic' by Canadian journalist Ethan Lou, detailing his firsthand account of traveling through China and other early COVID-19 hotspots in January 2020. Lou witnessed the earliest stages of the pandemic while visiting his ailing grandfather in China before continuing through parts of Asia and Europe. The book, scheduled for Fall 2020 release under the Signal imprint, aims to document the societal impact of the crisis.PR NewswireMcClelland & Stewart to Publish the Explosive Thriller THE KINGFISHER SECRET in OctoberMcClelland & Stewart announced the October 2018 publication of the political thriller 'The Kingfisher Secret' by an anonymous author, with simultaneous releases in Canada and the United States. Rights for the book have also been sold to publishers in Germany, the UK, Italy, and Spain for release in 2018 and 2019.GlobeNewswireRandom House of Canada eBooks Coming to Canadian LibrariesOverDrive will add eBooks from Random House of Canada and McClelland & Stewart to its catalog for Canadian libraries, schools, and colleges. The collection includes award-winning Canadian authors like Margaret Atwood and Judy Fong Bates, as well as international bestsellers. The partnership expands OverDrive's digital distribution services for libraries.