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World Book, Inc. Company Profile
World Book literally offers the world at your fingertips. A subsidiary of Scott Fetzer Company, World Book publishes encyclopedias (including its flagship World Book Encyclopedia) and other educational reference materials. In addition to its print, CD, and DVD products, the company also offers World Book Online, its Web-based reference service. Its Childcraft encyclopedia set and Animals of the World series are aimed at preschool and beginning readers. The company has expanded its product offerings to include Spanish-language reference materials. Founded in 1917, World Book focuses primarily on the school and library markets.
Contact Information
Address: 233 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 2000
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone:312-729-5800
Fax:312-729-5600
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:December
Revenue (2007):34.00 M
Employees (2007):159
Key People
President: Paul Gazzolo
VP and CFO: Donald (Don) Keller
CTO: Tim Hardy
Industry Information
Sector: Services
Industry: Publishing - Books
Top Competitors
Encyclopędia Britannica, Inc.
Microsoft Corporation (msft)
Scholastic Library Publishing, Inc.
 


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