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From publishing the world's first crossword book to Harry Potter, Simon & Schuster has been known for its ecletic fiction and nonfiction lists. The company also became known for its aggressive marketing, innovative approach to books and record-breaking advances; and it was the first to publish paperbacks (Pocket Books).

At the moment the company has seven divisions: Adult Publishing Group, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Online, Simon & Schuster UK, Simon & Schuster Canada and Simon & Schuster Australia. These embrace the following imprints:

• Simon & Schuster

• Scribner

• Pocket Books

• Downtown Press

• The Free Press

• Atria

• Fireside

• Touchstone

• Washington Square Press

• Atheneum

• Margaret K. McElderrry

• Aladdin Paperbacks

• Little Simon

• Simon Spotlight

• Simon Spotlight Entertainment

• Star Trek

• MTV Books

• Wall Street Journal Books

Today the company publishes more than 2000 titles annually. (Source: http://www.simonsays.com/content/feature.cfm?sid=33&feature_id=1625)