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Ken Fund, Former Quarto COO, Dies at 65

Fund, who worked at Quarto Publishing Group for 24 years and retired at the end of 2021, died on February 22. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
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In the UK: Marcus Leaver Announces Gemini Books Group

The former chief of Quarto and Welbeck, Marcus Leaver announces the formation of a new publisher, the Gemini Books Group. The post In the UK: Marcus Leaver Announces Gemini Books Group appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-12-04 20:15:51 UTC ]
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Marcus Leaver Returns to Publishing with Gemini Books Group

The former Sterling Publishing, Quarto Publishing, and Welbeck Publishing Group head has formed Gemini Books Group, which will focus on publishing nonfiction gift books and children’s books in both the U.K. and U.S. markets. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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A Slimmer Quarto Group Sees Sales and Earnings Fall

The combination of its decision to streamline its business and softer industry sales resulted in revenue at Quarto Group falling 16% in the first half of 2023, to $52 million. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Profits Jumped at Quarto Group in 2022

Despite a decline in sales, cost controls and a rebound in its custom publishing operation led to a 67% jump in profits for Quarto Group in 2022. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Saturday AM Doubles Down on Manga for All

Now in its second year, the brand’s publishing partnership with The Quarto Group continues to bring inclusive, global manga to the masses. (Sponsored) Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette UK Buys Welbeck Publishing Group

U.K.-based Welbeck Publishing was formed in 2019 by publishing veterans Mark Smith, whose credits include cofounding and serving as CEO of Quercus Books, and Marcus Leaver, one-time CEO of Sterling Publishing and Quarto Group. Sales in 2022 are expected to top £25million. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-12-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto Posts Big Jump in Profits

Quarto Group reported that revenue rose 9% in the first six months of 2022 over the comparable period in 2021, to $61.9 million, and net income jumped 124%, to $4.7 million. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto Group Posts Double-Digit Gains in Sales, Earnings

The launch of some new imprints and another good year for a number of its most popular series combined to boost sales at Quarto Group by 19%, to $151.5 million, in 2021 over 2020. Adjusted operating profit jumped 51%, to $ 16 million. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Anvari leaves Quarto for DK Life

DK has appointed Zara Anvari in the new role of senior acquisitions editor for the Life division. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-14 05:03:05 UTC ]
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Ladybird's Cullen appointed Quarto group publisher for children's trade

Shannon Cullen is leaving Ladybird to join Quarto as group publisher for children's trade. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-14 03:27:34 UTC ]
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Quarto Names Alison Goff New CEO

Quarto Group has named former Octopus head Alison Goff its CEO, effective January 2. Goff had been at the Hachette UK division for 21 years before leaving in April 2020. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Goff named new Quarto group chief executive

Alison Goff has been announced as the new group chief executive officer at Quarto. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-17 08:37:56 UTC ]
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Andersen Press scoops fiction debut from Quarto's Cotton

Andersen Press has scooped the fiction debut of Katie Cotton, group publisher at the Quarto Group. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-30 21:08:11 UTC ]
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Hanks appointed new publisher at Quarto Children's Books

Jo Hanks has been appointed as the new publisher at Quarto Children's Books, the list for children's illustrated non-fiction.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-08 02:44:40 UTC ]
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Quarto Group CEO Resigns

Polly Powell, CEO of Quarto Group since September 2020, has resigned. The U.K.-based publisher, which also has a large U.S. presence, will look for a successor on "both sides of the Atlantic," a Quarto executive said. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-07-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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With Two New Imprints, Quarto Is Ready for Summer Reading

The revival of Ivy Kids and the launch of Happy Yak see Quarto embracing sustainability and joyful reading. (Sponsored) Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Quarto Group Relaunches Cool Springs Press as a Leading Lifestyle Gardening Imprint

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Cool Springs Press, which has grown from its beginning as a regional press to an internationally recognized publisher of lifestyle bestsellers. (Sponsored) Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto sees 2020 revenue fall 7% but profits rose

The Quarto Group saw revenue fall 7% year on year in 2020 to $126.9m (£91.5m) although adjusted operating profit increased to $10.6m (£7.6m) in the same period. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-22 10:24:18 UTC ]
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Quarto Profits Rose in 2020 Despite Sales Decline

The decision to focus its 2020 list on books that could perform well online, in nontraditional outlets, and in digital formats led to a 6% increase in operating profits at Quarto last year, while revenue declined 7%, to $126.9 million. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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