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Grand Central Publishing

Grand Central Publishing (formerly Warner Books) came into existence in 1970.  It became part of the Time Warner Book Group in 1998 and in 2006 was acquired by Hachette Livre; it is part of the Hachette Book Group USA (HBGUSA).

Jamie Raab is the Executive Vice President and Publisher of Grand Central Publishing (formerly Warner Books) and oversees the publication of approximately 275 titles per year on the Grand Central Publishing hardcover, mass market and trade paperback lists.

Since joining the company in 1986, she has acquired and/or edited a wide range of fiction and nonfiction titles including such New York Times bestsellers as AMERICA (The Book) by Jon Stewart and the writers of The Daily Show, DUDE, WHERE’S MY COUNTRY? by Michael Moore, and I AM AMERICA (AND SO CAN YOU!) by Stephen Colbert.  Her primary areas of interest are fiction and current events, and some of the authors with whom she has worked, other than those already mentioned, include Bob Colacello, Nicholas Delbanco, Nelson DeMille, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Jane Goodall, Billie Letts, Brad Meltzer, Jacqueline Mitchard, Rosie O’Donnell, Anne Rivers Siddons, Nicholas Sparks and Lalita Tademy.

She has a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. She lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

Grand Central Publishing (formerly Warner Books) came into existence in 1970.  It became part of the Time Warner Book Group in 1998 and in 2006 was acquired by Hachette Livre; it is part of the Hachette Book Group USA (HBGUSA).

Grand Central Publishing
  • The Clash
  • The Clash
  • By The Clash ,

  • There has never been another band like The Clash--as ideologically revolutionary as they were musically--and there has never been a book by The Clash...until now.

  • Make 'Em Laugh
  • Make 'Em Laugh
  • By Laurence Maslon ,

  • An illuminating look back at the last century of American comedy and the greats who have shaped it. The compantion to the forthcoming five-part PBS documentary by the creators of Broadway: The American Musical.

  • Call Me Ted
  • Call Me Ted
  • By Ted Turner ,

  • The absolutely candid autobiography of one of the world's most successful, unique, and outspoken personalities of our time. Ted Turner tells his amazing story as only he can--you can practically hear his distinctive Southern twang on every page.

  • Bobbi Brown
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  • Bobbi Brown
  • Bobbi Brown is an internationally renowned makeup artist and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Her products are sold in more than 400 stores and 20 countries worldwide. Bobbi is also the exclusive beauty editor of NBC's TODAY show and a frequent guest on E! and the Style channels.

  • Vicki Myron
  • Get To Know

  • Vicki Myron
  • Vicki Myron was born on a farm fifteen miles from Spencer, Iowa. At the age of thirty-four, after a failed marriage, single motherhood, and a stint on welfare, she graduated summa cum laude from Mankato State University and has a masters degree from Emporia State University. She worked at the Spencer Public Library for twenty-five years, the last twenty as director. She lives in Spencer, Iowa.

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Manuscript Submissions

Due to the volume of submissions we receive, the editorial department of Grand Central Publishing is unable to accept unsolicited material. While we cannot recommend an agent, agent lists can be found in such resources as the Literary Market Place, available in most public libraries or on literarymarketplace.com.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding Grand Central Publishing, Vision, Twelve, Business Plus, Wellness Central, 5 Spot, and Springboard Press authors and titles: grandcentralpublishing@hbgusa.com