Welcome to Wiley Living History, an online community devoted to Wiley’s history, past, present, and future.
The book, which marks the culmination of our extraordinary bicentennial year, documents Wiley’s evolution over two centuries from a humble printing shop to family firm to publicly-traded global corporation, depicting its pivotal role in the evolution of publishing against a social, cultural, and economic backdrop. It is a compelling story about Wiley’s unique culture — a story about adapting, changing, and evolving.
As comprehensive as Knowledge for Generations is, undoubtedly much history was not captured. And our story isn't ending with publication — we are continuing to make history daily. As a result, we have created this online community, to capture untold and ongoing Wiley history, past, present, and future. We encourage you to contribute to this project whenever you have an anecdote that will add to the Company’s continuing story.
Read excerpts from Knowledge for Generations below; write a page in Wiley's history; and enjoy stories from friends and colleagues.
Beautifully produced and lavishly illustrated with full-color archival photographs and graphics, Knowledge For Generations: Wiley and the Global Publishing Industry, 1807-2007 offers a lively history of one of the world’s oldest publishing houses. Drawing on Wiley’s archives and interviews with key executives, the authors document Wiley’s evolution over two centuries and examine Wiley’s impact on literature, scientific research, and education in the global marketplace.
It also documents the continuous involvement of the Wiley family—through seven generations—and the profound influence members of the family have had on the Company’s values and culture. Knowledge for Generations is a must-read for anyone interested in the colorful history of publishing.
About the Authors and Editors
Meet the people who wrote Knowledge for Generations.
Stories from Friends & Colleagues
Read about their favorite Wiley experiences.
Write a Page in Our Living History
The real Wiley history is a reflection of thousands of individual histories. Share with us how Wiley touched your life.
Celebration!
It’s been an exciting year! Find out how we celebrated the Bicentennial across the globe.


