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Macmillan Publishers

Publisher · Big Five · Founded 1843
B+

Good (B+) — Imprimatur Grade

Macmillan is one of the Big Five publishers. Strong imprints (Farrar, Straus and Giroux; Henry Holt; St. Martin's). Holtzbrinck Publishing Group parent.

84
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Author Treatment
B+
Editorial Quality
A-
Sales / Distribution Reach
A-
Adaptation Track Record
B+
Rights Posture
B+
/ Key Events & Disclosures

Timeline & positioning.

  • Founded 1843
  • Holtzbrinck (Germany) ownership
  • FSG + Henry Holt + St. Martin's imprints
  • Multi-decade institutional standing

/ Best for

Authors seeking FSG (literary fiction) or Henry Holt (nonfiction) imprint placement.

/ Watch out for

Verify the institution operational status and your specific agent or editor relationship continuity before signing.