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Chronicle Books

Publisher of illustrated books and gifts

Overview

Chronicle Books is a publisher and distributor that specializes in illustrated books, gifts, toys, and games for all ages. Its catalog covers art, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, humor, self-help, wellness, children’s books, and stationery, with many award-winning authors and bestselling series. Its products are physical books and related items distributed to retailers and consumers. The company partners with artists, writers, and diverse business partners to reflect a wide range of backgrounds and viewpoints, and emphasizes an inclusive culture. Chronicle Connects directs volunteerism and environmental initiatives as part of its broader publishing ecosystem. The goal is to publish and promote diverse, visually engaging content while supporting creators and community-focused efforts.

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About Chronicle Books

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Why Chronicle Books is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

DesignEntertainment

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

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Founded

1967

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What believers are saying

  • Tyrrell Mahoney became AAP chair in January 2026, signaling industry influence.
  • Chronicle posted 2026 openings for product design and children’s marketing, showing active hiring.
  • Paperblanks joined Chronicle Wholesale in 2026, expanding B2B assortment and cross-sell potential.

What critics are saying

  • LEGO licensing concentration threatens a flagship revenue stream if renewal terms tighten in 2027.
  • Hybrid openings in New York and San Francisco signal ongoing cost discipline, not unchecked expansion.
  • Competitors can copy its giftable formats fast, compressing margins on puzzles and calendars.

What makes Chronicle Books unique

  • Chronicle Books blends gift books, stationery, and licensed products under one San Francisco platform.
  • Its LEGO line turns a children’s brand into year-round calendars, puzzles, and books.
  • Chronicle also distributes Paperblanks, Creative Editions, and Sierra Club calendars.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program

Company News

Brands Untapped
Oct 20th, 2026
Chronicle Books to launch Love Island: The Official Cookbook in 2027.

Chronicle Books to launch Love Island: The Official Cookbook in 2027. by Billy Langsworthy Published 20.10.26 Recipes include 'Since Day One Avocado Toast', 'Casa Amor Breakfast Tacos', 'Pull for a Chat Iced Masala Chai' and 'Bring the Drama Bloody Mary'. Chronicle Books is set to launch Love Island Breakfast for Bombshells: The Official Cookbook in May 2027. The cookbook features 40 recipes inspired by the show, plus photos from Love Island Villas from around the world. Recipes include: 'Since Day One Avocado Toast', 'Casa Amor Breakfast Tacos', 'Pull for a Chat Iced Masala Chai' and 'Bring the Drama Bloody Mary'.

Decrypt
Aug 7th, 2024
'Dog Pooper' Is The Rare Telegram Game You'Ll Want To Play For More Than Just An Airdrop

Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENEOver the last few months, I’ve played a lot of Telegram tap-to-earn games. From Hamster Kombat through to Catizen and X Empire, I’ve tried them all—and almost always come away disappointed at how little there is to actually do in them. Now, amazingly, a game about pooping dogs is keeping my interest.Dog Pooper, which is its actual name, has a similar swipe-to-combine mechanic as Catizen. But instead of combining cats, you drop piles of dog poop on top of each other to generate even better (or bigger?) piles of dog poop.On paper, it sounds even worse than the most cynical of Telegram games, even the many half-baked Hamster Kombat clones flooding the messaging app. But once you get past the unusual subject matter, it turns out to be one of the most demanding Telegram games out there, requiring attention and some light strategy.You have a kennel filled with dogs of different levels, and they obviously need to poop

Writing and Illustrating
Sep 26th, 2023
Book Giveaway: TOGETHER WE SWIM by Valerie Bolling

In....When Chronicle acquired TOGETHER WE RIDE, about a father supporting and encouraging his daughter as she learns to ride, I signed a two-book deal.

UWire
Sep 26th, 2023
ADHD Explained in THE MINI ADHD COACH by Artist and Activist Alice Gendron

San Francisco, CA (September 26, 2023)- Chronicle Prism, an imprint of Chronicle Books, publishes today The Mini ADHD Coach: Tools and Support to Make Life Easier, a new book that empowers individuals to fully understand and then master symptoms of ADHD, in their own journey and/or in that of a loved one.

Brick Fanatics
Sep 11th, 2023
Get inspired to build with new LEGO Inspiration Deck

Chronicle Books has announced two new products, including an Inspiration Deck designed to help LEGO builders get creative.

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