Quercus plots to become top five UK trade publisher

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Fri, 02/09/2011 - 15:24 Quercus plans to increase its staff by 40% within the next three years, as it aims to become one of the UKs top five trade publishers. The indie outfit is currently ranked as the 14th largest UK operation in terms of sales value, and hopes to compete with Pan Macmillan for the fifth spot in the hierarchy. At the same time, Quercus wants to increase its staff from its current number of 60 to 100 within three years. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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