Brian Distelberg

Brian Distelberg is President and Publisher of the Basic Books Group at Hachette Book Group [1]. The Basic Books Group operates as a division within Hachette Book Group, one of the major publishing houses in the United States. In his role, Distelberg oversees the operations and publishing strategy of the Basic Books imprint [1].

Experience

1. 
   President and Publisher, Basic Books Group

   Hachette Book GroupJun 2026 to Present
2. 
   VP, Associate Publisher, Basic Books Group

   Hachette Book GroupNov 2024 to Jun 2026
3. VP, Editor in Chief

   Basic BooksApr 2022 to Nov 2024
4. Editorial Director, History & Social Sciences

   Basic BooksFeb 2020 to Apr 2022
5. Senior Editor

   Basic BooksFeb 2018 to Feb 2020
6. Editor

   Basic BooksSep 2015 to Feb 2018
7. Assistant Editor

   Harvard University PressJul 2012 to Sep 2015
8. Editorial Assistant for History and Contemporary Affairs

   Harvard University PressJun 2011 to Jun 2012

Education

• Yale University · Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History2006 - 2015
• Harvard University · A.B., History and Literature2001 - 2005

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