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Dorling Kindersley - Biography

Kindersley is a publishing house that has been bringing us magnificent sources of knowledge in a convenient and accessible way for more than half a century. Founded in 1974 by Peter Kindersley and Christopher, this publishing house quickly rose to prominence for its incredibly colourful and informative books, which are designed to make education fun and accessible to all ages.

The story of Dorling began in London, when two friends studied at one of the schools and shared a common passion for knowledge. They decided to join forces and create a publishing house that would provide viewers and readers with access to the most relevant and useful information in a colorful and attractive form.

From the beginning, Dorling stood out for her approach to information visualization. They believed that illustrations and images could be as important as text and should serve as an addition to information. This led to the creation of books, atlases and encyclopedias, which literally "spoke" to the reader due to their brightness and detail.

Dorling Publishing House has a huge influence on the world of education and culture. His books have become an integral part of libraries in families, schools and libraries around the world. They promote reading, education and curiosity skills in children and adults.

One of the key achievements of Dorling Kindersley is the creation of the Information Revolution series of reference books, which provides readers with a deep understanding of topics ranging from science and art to history and culture. These books helped shape many future scholars, artists, historians, and other specialists.

Dorling's other notable publications include the encyclopedia "Knowledge" and world atlases, which provide information on various aspects of the world and allow readers to travel around the planet without leaving their home.