PETER PRINCIPLE

“Of all the book-crafting companies in the world, Workman Publishing is arguably the loosest, the looniest, the least predictable–and one of the most successful. The firm, in its 33rd year, also owns the haute-lit house Algonquin Books and the artsy Artisan publishing company. Though publisher Peter Workman won’t reveal its financial footing–one knowledgeable publishing source estimated Workman’s annual revenues as ‘north of $100 million’ – he will say that each year has been better than the previous one.” – Washington Post