Harper & Brothers is an American publishing company founded in 1817 by brothers James, John, Joseph, and Fletcher Harper. Initially starting as a printer and bookseller in New York City, the company quickly grew to become one of the largest and most influential publishers in the United States. The company is known for publishing a wide range of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. Notable authors associated with Harper & Brothers include Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Today, it operates as HarperCollins, a subsidiary of News Corp.