Carlton Publishing Group is a London, England book publisher of illustrated reference, biography, leisure and entertainment books. It publishes books under the imprints of, Carlton Books, Goodman Books, André Deutsch

André Deutsch

André Deutsch was a British publisher.After having learned the business of publishing working for Francis Aldor with whom he was interned in the Isle of Man during the Second World War and who had introduced him to the industry, André Deutsch left Aldor's employment after a few months to continue...

 and Prion. Originally known as Goodman Books after its creator and still-serving Publisher and Chairman Jonathan Goodman, the company quickly partnered with leading London media group Carlton Communications

Carlton Communications

Carlton Communications was a British media company. It was led by Michael Green and listed on the London Stock Exchange from 1983 until 2 February 2004, when it taken over by Granada plc to form ITV plc with Carlton gaining 32% of the new company....

to act as the group's publishing arm, and took the name Carlton Books. After some years, Carlton Books closed its formal ties to Carlton Communication, but kept the name. The current name reflects the company's acquisition of several other London-based publishers. Carlton Books is the main imprint of Carlton Publishing Group, specializing in illustrated non-fiction books covering all areas of history, sport, humour & entertainment, puzzles & games, leisure reference and lifestyle.