H. Aschehoug & Co was founded in 1872 and has since then established itself as a leading independent player in the field of literature and knowledge dissemination. The publisher offers a varied selection of literature, ranging from fiction and crime fiction to non-fiction and children's books. In addition to the publications, they arrange literary events and meetings where readers can meet authors, which contributes to creating a living literary culture.
The publisher has a particular focus on socially relevant themes in its publications and is known for promoting debutantes and new voices in literature. H. Aschehoug & Co has also developed a separate portal for submitting scripts, which gives authors the opportunity to present their works. In addition, the publisher engages in sustainability, which reflects an awareness of the environment and society.