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
Hal Leonard Corporation is a producer of instructional video and audio materials. In 2004, Hal Leonard acquired Applause Theatre and Cinema Books. In 2006, Hal Leonard acquired Amadeus Press and Limelight Editions. Also in 2006, Hal Leonard acquired Backbeat Books, which publishes the AllMusic reference guide and other music-related publications, from CMP. In 2009, Hal Leonard acquired Shawnee Press from Music Sales Group. In 2014, Hal Leonard acquired Noteflight, an online music notation service and a community for sharing scores. In 2017, Hal Leonard acquired the online music retailer Sheet Music Plus. Hal Leonard Corporation Hal Leonard Corporation is a United States music