Which publisher released the first Harry Potter book in Britain?

Bloomsbury released the first Harry Potter book in Britain.

Bloomsbury Publishing issued Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on 26 June 1997. The company had acquired the manuscript after editor Barry Cunningham recognized its potential, and the book’s early success helped transform both Rowling’s career and the publisher’s profile.

The first print run was modest by the standards of the later franchise. Demand grew rapidly through word of mouth, awards, reviews and strong sales. Bloomsbury continued publishing the British editions of the seven main novels, while Scholastic handled the American editions.

Readers sometimes confuse the publisher with the imprint that released the books in another country. In the United States, the first novel was published by Scholastic under the retitled name Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Bloomsbury is the key answer for the original British publication.