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Creating a literary lifeline for those in need

Ulverscroft was founded in 1964 with one aim: to bring back the joy of reading to those who had thought it was no longer possible.

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Respecting our heritage, embracing the future

Since developing the world’s first large print book in 1964, our mission has been to keep people reading.

Through our industry-leading large print, our world-class audiobooks and innovative digital platform we’ve made it easier than ever for you to get lost in a book for longer.

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Fred Thorpe in 1934

Unrivalled reputation, outstanding content

Whether it’s published or distributed, large print or digital, Ulverscroft have always provided readers with the biggest names.

As the world leader in alternative format publishing, our series of imprints combine the biggest names with future stars to ensure that we are always able to provide our customers with what they want.

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Fred Thorpe in 1934
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Discover the next step in library publishing

uLibrary provides a secure and reliable app for library patrons, ensuring a secure, smooth space to browse, borrow, and return eBooks and eAudiobooks.

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Latest news and updates

Keep up-to-date with everything going on at the Ulverscroft Group.

Girl A and The Burning Girls Win Capital Crime’s Fingerprint Awards

Voted for by crime and thriller fans, the winners of the Capital Crime’s Fingerprint Awards have been announced with Ulverscroft titles

Published on: 30 September 2022

Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction Shortlist Announced

Three Ulverscroft titles have been shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction.

Published on: 29 September 2022

Before You Knew My Name Wins Both Ngaio Marsh Awards

Before You Knew My Name has won both the Best First Novel and Best Novel at the Ngaio Marsh Awards.

Published on: 15 September 2022

Discover retail products on The Reading House

The Reading House is the retail home of our large print and audiobook titles.

Designed to be simple to use for all levels of vision, it allows readers to bring the Ulverscroft experience to their home.

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Imprints & Partners

We continue in our work thanks to our strong relationships with partners.

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Our foundation

Everything we do is to aid and support our work under the Ulverscroft Foundation.

Launched in 1982, it provides financial assistance and support to visually impaired people and organisations around the world.

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