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Imagine Publishing Biography & Facts
Imagine Publishing was a UK-based magazine publisher, which published a number of video games, computing, creative and lifestyle magazines. It was founded on 14 May 2005 with private funds by Damian Butt, Steven Boyd and Mark Kendrick, all were former directors of Paragon Publishing, and launched with a core set of six gaming and creative computing titles in the first 6 months of trading. It was taken over by Future plc on 21 October 2016. In October 2005, it had acquired the only retro games magazine Retro Gamer, after its original publisher, Live Publishing went bankrupt. Early in 2006, it further acquired the rights to publish a considerable number of titles including gamesTM, Play, PowerStation, X360, Digital Photographer and iCreate, from the old Paragon Publishing stable of magazines when owner Highbury House Communications went into liquidation, following Future Publishing's withdrawal of its offer to buy the company, due to threats of a monopoly-investigation by the United Kingdom Competition Commission.In May 2006, Imagine launched its first bookazines, initially focusing on technology content for Photoshop and Mac. This portfolio would become one of Imagine's core strengths, with worldwide distribution, notably in the US and Australia. In 2007 Imagine launched SciFiNow, the Official Corel Painter Magazine, HD Review and Total PC Gaming. Total 911 was acquired from 9 Publishing in 2008, and was purchased to demonstrate that Imagine's efficient publishing model could be applied to any market, not just technology. 2009 saw the company's most significant and successful new magazine launch - How It Works, which quickly became Imagine's flagship title and paved the way for the creation of a whole knowledge division. How It Works was the brainchild of CD Mark Kendrick, whose love of 70s Ladybird books spawned a desire to create a lavishly illustrated, simple-to-understand new educational magazine for families. Linux User & Developer was acquired in 2009. 3D Artist was launched into the niche CGI magazine market. Imagine's main videogames website NowGamer.com went live in 2009 also. In partnership with PixelMags, Imagine became the second publisher to migrate its entire portfolio as digital editions on the iPad/iPhone for the US launch in March 2010. Imagine launched the world's third title for the Android OS - Android Magazine in 2011, following successful bookazine tests of this topic. 2011 also saw Imagine embrace digital publishing further by giving all employees a free iPad, or cash alternative. In 2012 Imagine expanded its knowledge magazine division with new launch All About Space, followed in 2013 with All About History and World of Animals. A new digital editions publishing platform - Martini - went live in this year, with all Imagine titles migrating onto this bespoke platform, developed in partnership with Bournemouth-based tech company 3SidedCube. Imagine was featured in the Sunday Times Profit Track 100 lists in 2013 and 2014; recognising the company's strong financial results, including a high net margin. In 2015 the company moved into a new market, with Real Crime magazine. To celebrate its tenth year in publishing, free engraved iPad Mini were offered to all staff. Imagine's final two magazine launches were in 2016, with History of Royals in April and Explore History in May. At the point when it was acquired by Future plc, Imagine Publishing was a worldwide multimedia content producer and in October 2016 it had a portfolio of 20 regular print magazines, 25 websites, 30 mobile apps and a portfolio of over 1,200 bookazines - all published worldwide within the four key markets – technology, photography, knowledge/science and videogames. Key titles Key magazine titles published by Imagine Publishing included: Play GamesTM Retro Gamer SciFiNow (Sold to Kelsey Media in 2017) Digital Photographer iCreate Web Designer Photoshop Creative Total 911 Linux User and Developer 3D Artist How It Works All About Space All About History World of Animals History of War NowGamer.com Gadget Real Crime History of Royals boot (ISSN 1088-5439) Practical Digital Video Windows XP Made Easy Digital Camera Buyer PC HomeAll of Imagine's publications are now owned by Future Publishing. References External links Imagine Publishing official website. Discover the Imagine Publishing popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Imagine Publishing books.
Best Seller Imagine Publishing Books of 2024
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IOS 5 For Beginners
Imagine PublishingiOS 5 is another great update to Apple’s already incredible mobile operating system. Now you can keep track of your life with Reminders and Notification Center, send and receive te...
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All About... Venus
Imagine PublishingFrom the makers of All About Space and How It Works comes All About…Venus, an interactive guide to the planet known as ‘Earth’s sister’. Discover the history of the planet, what’s ...
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All About... Mars
Imagine PublishingFrom the makers of All About Space and How It Works comes All About…Mars, an interactive guide to ‘the Red planet’. Discover the structure of Mars, how likely it is that there is l...
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The Commodore 64 Book
Imagine PublishingThis essential guide to the Commodore is the perfect trip down memory lane. Relive some of the classic games such as Wizball and Ghostbusters, plus indepth interviews with some of ...
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Pages for Beginners
Imagine PublishingWord processing on a Mac has never been easier thanks to Apple’s Pages. More than just a word processor, it is also a fantastic page layout tool that can help you create incredible...
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The Landscape Photography Book
Imagine PublishingTaking landscapes like the pros need not be a difficult task, as there are some key techniques to make your shots look stunning. Say goodbye to wonky horizons, boring vistas and un...
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ICloud for Beginners
Imagine PublishingTeaching you everything you need to know about iCloud, Apple's revolutionary backup and sync service, iCloud for Beginners guides you through every essential element. From how to s...
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The iMovie Book
Imagine PublishingEverything you need to get started with iMovie. This guide will take you through uploading your video, editing, adding transitions, exporting and so much more. With easytouse guide...
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Wordpress for Beginners
Imagine PublishingCovering everything you need to know to set up and manage your very own WordPress blog, this book will guide you through the amazing features of the software. From registering and ...
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The ZX Spectrum Book
Imagine PublishingThis essential guide to the ZX Spectrum is the perfect trip down memory lane. Relive some of the classic games such as Turbo Esprit, Feud and Head Over Heels, plus indepth intervie...
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IPhoto for Beginners
Imagine PublishingWith iPhoto, Apple has made it easier than ever for us to edit, enhance and share our images. Whether on the move or at home, on your Mac, iPad or iPhone, iPhoto allows you to add ...
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IPad for Beginners
Imagine PublishingEverything you need to know to get your iPad up and running, this book will guide you through the amazing features of your tablet. From Mail and iTunes to Photos and Safari, these ...
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Android for Beginners
Imagine PublishingBringing you everything you need to know about the world’s most popular operating system, Android for Beginners is the perfect book for any Android user. With easytofollow tutorial...
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All About... Mercury
Imagine PublishingFrom the makers of All About Space and How It Works comes All About…Mercury, an interactive guide to the Sun’s closest planet. Discover the history of the planet, what’s inside, ho...
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All About... Jupiter
Imagine PublishingFrom the makers of All About Space and How It Works comes All About…Jupiter, an interactive guide to this incredible gas giant. Read about the exploration attempts to discover more...
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The Android Book
Imagine PublishingDedicated to showing you how the get the most out of your smartphone, The Android Book offers a wealth of features and guides to help you extend the functionality of your phone. Wi...
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Mail for Beginners
Imagine PublishingWith the Mac, iPhone and iPad, Apple has made it easier than ever for us to access our emails. Whether on the move or at home, Mail allows you to view, send and receive emails, add...
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How It Works Book of Amazing Answers to Curious Questions
Imagine PublishingWhy do we hiccup? Is it possible to knock Earth out of its orbit? How do chameleons camouflage themselves? Do fish really have a threesecond memory? How do barcodes work? Di...
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Safari for Beginners
Imagine PublishingWith the Mac, iPhone and iPad, Apple has made it easier than ever for us to access the world wide web. Safari is a browser that is elegantly designed so nothing gets between you an...
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GarageBand for Beginners
Imagine PublishingDiscover all GarageBand has to offer, from the builtin settings and options to making music on the move, recording your own masterpieces and working with a range of different instr...
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Classic Videogames Hardware Genius Guide
Imagine PublishingFrom the N64 and SNES to the Atari 2600 and Intellivision, this book covers all the classic hardware from days gone by. With indepth features and lists of the top ten games, this c...
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How It Works Book of Incredible Creatures
Imagine PublishingFrom the makers of How It Works magazine comes the How It Works Book of Incredible Creatures. Detailing some of the world’s most fascinating creatures, this digital guide will look...
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IPad mini for Beginners
Imagine PublishingThe iPad mini is even more portable than its older sibling, fitting neatly in a bag and comfortably in just one hand. Apple’s smaller tablet does not compromise on features, howeve...
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IPhone for Beginners
Imagine PublishingCovering everything you need to know to get your iPhone up and running, this book will guide you through the amazing features of your device. From FaceTime and iTunes to Photos and...
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IPhone Photography for Beginners
Imagine PublishingFilled with handy tutorials, iPhone Photography for Beginners will teach you everything you need to know about taking great photos on your iPhone as well as showing you how to get ...
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Instagram for Beginners
Imagine PublishingWith over 80 million users, Instagram is one of the most popular photosharing programs in the world. The features on offer make this a social network that everyone wants to be part...
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Imagine
Lydia IevlevaMuch of how we think, feel and behave is dictated by the images of our mind. Imagine is one of the first books on the market to provide a practical and comprehensive guide to under...
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Mac for Beginners
Imagine PublishingCovering everything you need to get started on your Mac, Mac For Beginners takes you from setting up to downloading apps and everything inbetween. With an indepth guide to the hard...
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The iPad Book Volume 2
Imagine PublishingDedicated to showing you how to get the most out of your tablet, The iPad Book offers a wealth of features and guides to help you extend the functionality of your Apple device. Wit...
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ITunes 11 for Beginners
Imagine Publishing & Imgine PublishingIf you’re new to iTunes 11, this is the ideal book for you. Covering everything you need to get up and running, these simple stepbystep guides will walk you through what iTunes is ...
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The Complete Photography Book
Imagine PublishingThis definitive guide to digital photography is packed full of essential hints and tips to help you master your camera, as well as offering help on shooting skills and advanced tec...
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All About... The Sun
Imagine PublishingFrom the makers of All About Space and How It Works comes All About…The Sun, an interactive guide to the star at the centre of the Solar System. Discover how it formed, the role it...
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Running for Beginners
Imagine PublishingRunning for Beginners is a brandnew guide aimed at those looking to take up running for the first time. Taking you from your first run, through health and fitness advice to a train...
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The BlackBerry Book
Imagine PublishingGone are the days when BlackBerrys were only used by professionals who wanted to access email accounts away from the office. Even though they still remain the ultimate device for b...