Book Depository Book Depository Book Depository (previously "The Book Depository") is a UK-based online book seller with a large catalogue offered with free shipping to over 160 countries. The store was founded by a former Amazon employee. In 2011 it was acquired by Amazon. The company was founded in 2004 by Andrew Crawford and current Chief Operating Officer Stuart Felton; its motto is to make "All Books Available to All". On 4 July 2011, Amazon reached an agreement to acquire Book Depository. In 2012, it was a finalist for the "Retail/Leisure business of the Year" Fast Growth Business Award and won two
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