About Miramax Book

At Miramax Book, we believe every story deserves to be told with impact, integrity, and vision. As a leading name in the publishing world, we empower both new and established authors to achieve global reach and literary excellence.

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Our Story

Miramax Book was founded by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the creators of Miramax Films, with the original goal of publishing books tied to their movies.

Beginning in 2000, under the leadership of president and editor-in-chief Jonathan Burnham, the company expanded its focus to include a wide range of works. It published memoirs from notable figures like Madeleine Albright and Rudy Giuliani, as well as acclaimed fiction such as Helen DeWitt's The Last Samurai.

The imprint was initially part of Miramax's Talk Media division, known as Talk Miramax Book. This period saw it publish works from high-profile authors and achieve significant success, with several titles becoming national bestsellers. It was later rebranded as Miramax Book after the departure of Talk Media's chair, Tina Brown.

In 2004, Miramax Book acquired the manuscript for Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief, the first book in what would become the bestselling Percy Jackson & the Olympians series. Following the Weinsteins' split from Disney in 2005, the book division eventually folded into Hyperion Books in late 2007.

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Our Mission, Vision and Values

Miramax Book is dedicated to elevating voices from all backgrounds. Our mission is to deliver world-class publishing services with unwavering integrity, creative excellence, and client-focused innovation. Our vision is to be a catalyst for storytelling, empowering authors to inspire change and leave a lasting mark on the literary landscape.

We value collaboration, diversity, and quality above all. Our process is transparent and tailored to each author's goals, from manuscript to marketplace.