Andrews McMeel Publishing

Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC (formerly Andrews, McMeel and Parker (1975–1986) and Andrews and McMeel (1986–1997) is an American company that publishes books, calendars, and related toys. It is a part of Andrews McMeel Universal, which comprises AMP, Andrews McMeel Syndication, and AMUSE. The name Parker was creative director George Parker; the company dropped "Parker" after his departure. Andrews McMeel is the general publisher of books of comic strips produced by Andrews McMeel Syndication including Peanuts, The Far Side, Calvin and Hobbes and FoxTrot, but the company also produces book collections for some comic strips which are owned by other syndicates.