Lerner Acquires Gecko Press

Lerner Publishing Group has acquired Wellington, New Zealand–based children’s book publisher Gecko Press. The acquisition involves approximately 200 titles, including 18 to 20 new titles planned for 2024. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Jack Shoemaker, Founding Editor of Counterpoint Press, Retires

During a career that began in 1965 as a California bookseller, Shoemaker founded North Point Press and Counterpoint Press, publishing such authors as Wendell Berry, Gary Snyder, MFK Fisher, Guy Davenport, James Salter, Barry Lopez, Anne Lamott, Margaret Wilkerson Sexton, Robert Hass, and Banana... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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CJK Group Buys Allen Press

The CJK Group continues to add more printing and publishing services companies to its portfolio with its acquisition of the assets of Allen Press. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Digitizing Its ‘Christmas Books’: Cambridge University Press

Produced between 1930 and 1973, Cambridge University Press' Christmas gift books were testaments to the company's capabilities. The post Digitizing Its ‘Christmas Books’: Cambridge University Press appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-12-12 17:32:06 UTC ]
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Springer Nature Acquires Medical Journal ‘Cureus’

Springer Nature leadership talks of creating 'a dynamic, open repository of medical knowledge' with its Cureus acquisition. The post Springer Nature Acquires Medical Journal ‘Cureus’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-12-07 17:04:53 UTC ]
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Cambridge University Press Partners With Norway’s Ludenso on AR Textbooks

Using the Oslo-based 'Ludenso Studio' platform, Cambridge expects to enhance its textbooks with increased value in imagery and other assets. The post Cambridge University Press Partners With Norway’s Ludenso on AR Textbooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-22 20:23:17 UTC ]
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Charlesbridge Publishing Acquires Move Books

With is acquisition of Move Books, Charlesbridge plans to launch a new middle-grade imprint called Charlesbridge Moves, helmed by Move Books founder Eileen Robinson. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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University Press Week: A Total 158 Campus Publishing Companies

The 11th iteration of University Press Week highlights 'pressing social conversations' and 'vital scholarship,' among other things. The post University Press Week: A Total 158 Campus Publishing Companies appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-14 20:15:56 UTC ]
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Unnamed Press and Rare Bird Now Double as Indie Booksellers

The two Los Angeles–based independent publishers opened North Figueroa Bookshop earlier this month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House’s Bid to Acquire Simon & Schuster Blocked by Judge

The government’s case blocked the merger of two of the United States’ largest publishers and reflected a more aggressive approach to curbing consolidation. It was closely watched by the publishing industry. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-11-01 01:28:52 UTC ]
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Harlequin Renames HQN Romance Imprint Canary Street Press

Harlequin said the name change reflects an expansion into more inclusive love stories that will explore more sides of "happy ever after." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Playwrights Canada Press Keeps Pace with Publishing Industry

The sole Canadian press that deals exclusively in theatrical works evolves to keep pace with changes in the publishing industry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Turner Buys West Margin Press

In a deal that involves more than 500 titles, Turner Publishing has acquired West Margin Press from the Ingram Content Group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In Service of the Avant Garde: On the Unlikely Success of Siglio Press

Featured image from Sophie Calle’s The Hotel. The Siglio origin story famously begins with founder Lisa Pearson in Prague in the days before with Velvet Revolution being slipped a samizdat copy of exiled novelist Milan Kundera’s incendiary novel, The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Which is to... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-10-25 08:59:59 UTC ]
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Chalice Press Welcomes a New Era

In addition to launching a fiction line, Chalice Press is expanding the number of titles being published on social justice, progressive Christianity, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The New Press at 30

The New Press is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2022, following two of the best years in its history, with an oral history of its first decade. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Buys Cider Mill Press

HarperCollins has acquired Maine independent publisher Cider Mill Press. Cider Mill will become part of the HarperCollins Focus group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A Huge Sales Jump for Religion Presses

Sales in the religion category increased 21.9% in 2021, according to figures released by the AAP. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Presses and Bookstores Discuss Strategies for Success at PNBA

New marketing approaches and sustainable publishing were two of the main topics on the final day of the PNBA fall meeting. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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She Writes Press and SparkPress: Hybrids That Lead by Example

When these sister hybrid houses merge their knowledge and expertise, their authors—and the entire publishing industry—benefit. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Kathryn Juergens to Succeed Andrew Beckman at Timber Press

Beckman will retire effective December 16. Juergens, who joined Timber in 2005, will step into the role of v-p and publisher on December 19. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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