DK is a publishing brand and collective author identity behind illustrated reference books for children and adults. Its catalogue ranges from Eyewitness titles on history, science and nature to visual encyclopedias, travel guides, cookbooks and practical manuals. DK books are usually organised through photographs, diagrams, cutaway illustrations, timelines and short blocks of explanatory text rather than long continuous chapters. Because different writers and editors contribute to individual titles, DK should be understood as an editorial house style rather than one authorial voice. The books are especially useful for visual learners, family reference and introductory nonfiction where a reader wants to browse a subject through images and concise explanations. Read more Less
