Paul Hamlyn died in 2001. A number of newspapers ran obituaries for him:
He is also referenced in a history of publishing for his illustrious business career. He is recognised as one of the most important publishers of the twentieth century - his innovations created new markets which brought books to many people for the first time.
Bookmakers: British Publishing in the Twentieth Century, by Iain Stevenson
Paul Hamlyn also features prominently in a multimedia presentation on the Guardian website by Iain Stevenson.
'From Allen Lane to Amazon' (Guardian, 25 May 2010)
He is also included in a publication by The Times which explores the diversity immigrants have brought to Britain throughout history.
'Newcomers' Lives: The Story of Immigrants as told in Obituaries from The Times', edited by Peter Unwin