- Ownership Structure: The company has been wholly owned by its employees since the 1960s, a structure designed to maintain its editorial independence and long-term vision.
- Renowned Publications: It is particularly famous for its academic publications, including The Norton Anthology of English Literature and the Norton Critical Editions series, which are widely used in universities.
- Diverse Catalog: Beyond academia, W. W. Norton publishes a wide array of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, professional books, and more.