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History of Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. - Additional Information (Detail)
Dec. 22, 2014
Jan. 22, 2013
Oct. 04, 2012
B&N Education, LLC      
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]      
Percentage of membership interest 100.00%    
Pearson Plc      
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]      
Percentage of non controlling interest   5.00%  
Microsoft Corporation      
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]      
Percentage of non controlling interest     17.60%
Percentage of membership interest     82.40%