When did Encyclopedia Britannica stop publishing a print edition?
CHICAGO, March 14, 2012—Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., announced today that it will cease publication of the 32-volume printed edition of its flagship encyclopedia, continuing with the digital versions that have become popular with knowledge seekers in recent decades.
What is the latest version of Encyclopedia Britannica?
The 2010 version of the 15th edition, which spans 32 volumes and 32,640 pages, was the last printed edition. Printed for 244 years, the Britannica was the longest running in-print encyclopaedia in the English language. It was first published between 1768 and 1771 in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, as three volumes.
Where is Encyclopaedia Britannica published?
Edinburgh, Scotland
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
| Founded | 1768 Edinburgh, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Scotland, UK. |
| Headquarters location | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Key people | Jacqui Safra, President, Karthik Krishnan, Global CEO |
| Imprints | Merriam-Webster |
Is Encyclopedia Britannica still being published?
The Encyclopedia Britannica, which has been in continuous print since it was first published in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1768, said Tuesday it will end publication of its printed editions and continue with digital versions available online.
Is the Encyclopedia Britannica still published?
When was Britannica published?
1768
Encyclopædia Britannica/Originally published
Encyclopædia Britannica, the oldest English-language general encyclopaedia. The Encyclopædia Britannica was first published in 1768, when it began to appear in Edinburgh, Scotland.
When was the Britannica website published?
1994
In 1994 Britannica debuted the first Internet-based encyclopaedia. Users paid a fee to access the information, which was located at http://www.eb.com. In 1994 Britannica Online was released for subscription over the Internet.
When was Encyclopedia published?
The Encyclopædia Britannica was first published in 1768, when it began to appear in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Who wrote the first encyclopaedia?
The “Natural History” of Pliny the Elder is generally considered the first encyclopedia. The 1st century Roman writer aimed to gather together all human knowledge.
When was the last edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica published?
It was formerly published by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., and other publishers (for previous editions). It was written by about 100 full-time editors and more than 4,000 contributors. The 2010 version of the 15th edition, which spans 32 volumes and 32,640 pages, was the last printed edition.
Are there any digital versions of the Britannica?
Several editions have been amended with multi-volume “supplements” (3rd, 5th/6th), consisted of previous editions with added supplements (10th, and 12th/13th) or gone drastic re-organizations (15th). In recent years, digital versions of the Britannica have been developed, both online and on optical media.
Is the Encyclopædia Britannica an English language encyclopedia?
General knowledge English-language encyclopaedia. The Encyclopædia Britannica (Latin for “British Encyclopaedia”), formerly published by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., is a general knowledge English-language encyclopaedia.
How many volumes in the New Encyclopædia Britannica?
The new set consisted of 28 volumes in three parts serving different functions: the Micropædia: Ready Reference and Index, Macropædia: Knowledge in Depth, and Propædia: Outline of Knowledge.