In 1983, a small shop with slanting shelves, specialising in art and design books was opened in a shopping mall in Singapore. That was how the story of Page One began.

Day by day, and book by book, the small shop started to build up a loyal following and today, the small shop has evolved into a brand.

Over the years, Page One has marked its presence with bookstores in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand and Taiwan, where its first mega-bookstore concept was realised. Following the success, the second mega-bookstore made its way into Singapore at VivoCity, the shopping mall touted to be the largest of its kind in Singapore. And Page One is determined to continue its story in other countries.

With its beginnings as a retail outfit, Page One has over the years also developed strong arms in the publishing and distributions of books. In publishing, Page One builds its strength from the acquisition of rights and creation of original in-house titles, with its focus on art and design content. On the other hand, Page One Publishing has also brought its created titles, focusing on Asian art and design content to the West by selling rights. These titles have been translated to as many as eleven different languages. As a distributor, Page One has established a strong network in Asia and Middle East to distribute its publications, and hence is also much sought after by international publishers for its strength in distribution and logistics in the region.

The concurrent development of Page One as a retail, publishing and distribution book company is to establish the company as a global emporium specialising in the creation, acquisition, distribution and sale of international publications, focusing on cultural content strong in contemporary flavour and unique identity.

In the years to come, Page One hopes to evolve itself into a global conglomerate by extending its mega-bookstore concept into most cities around the world. Each of these mega-bookstores will become a cultural and contents exchange centre whereby proprietary intellectual products new titles, originations, translated works and cultural merchandise can be created and provided in these cities, with Page One stores as gateways of knowledge and cultural exchange.

And the big picture, universally, of our small story is simply – every book begins with Page One.

VISION:

• To be Asia's leading book retailer and publishing house.
• This is measured by delivering sustainable shareholder value, maximising customer satisfaction and being an employer of choice.

MISSION:

• To promote cultural understanding amongst Asia and bridge cultural differences between the East and West through our publications and retail spaces.
• To provide knowledge through our publications.
• To innovate in book retailing and publishing.
• To have every household to own at least one book from Page One in every city where we have our presence.

CORE VALUES:

• To create enjoyment in the things we do.
• To value-add in our daily tasks.
• To uphold honesty, strength and responsibility in all things we do.
• Others before self.