Harper and Brothers

Harper and Brothers, a well-known firm of New York publishers, consisted originally of James (1795-1869), John (1797-1875), Joseph Wesley (1801-70), and Fletcher (1806-77). James and John commenced to publish in 1818, and, under the style of J. & J. Harper, issued about 200 works. The firm of Harper and Brothers was established in 1833, and is now carried on by the descendants of the founders; it has large publishing premises in New York city. Besides books, the firm issues Harper's Magazine (monthly, since 1850), Harper's Weekly (since 1857), Harper's Bazar (fashions, social life, &c.; since 1867), and Harper's Young People (since 1881). The firm was reorganised in 1899.