Picador

Picador is a respected publishing imprint that began operations in 1972 and is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom. Founded by Sonny Mehta and Tom Maschler, it is now part of the Pan Macmillan division of Macmillan Publishers. Picador is known for publishing literary fiction, contemporary nonfiction, memoirs, history, politics, and cultural writing by both established and emerging authors. Its books are available in print, eBook, and audiobook formats, offering readers flexibility in how they read. The imprint publishes mainly in English and reaches audiences across the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and other international markets. Picador has published acclaimed writers such as Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood, Hilary Mantel, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, attracting readers who enjoy thoughtful and high-quality storytelling.