Scholastic’s Peter Warwick says the acquisition of Toronto’s 9 Story Media Group will bring ‘the pages of our books to life on screens and through merchandising.’
Nielsen-GfK’s Pre-LBF ‘Global Book Market’ Report
The first outing for this Nielsen BookData-GfK study sees revenue up in many book markets, but rising prices contributing to that 2023 trend.
Independent Publishers: Finland’s Siltala Acquires Teos
Both ‘known for their ambitious, literary publishing lists,’ Siltala and Teos are forming new independent heavyweight in Finnish publishing.
Marcus Leaver at Gemini Books Appoints Caulfield, Greenwood, Munnings
The newly created Gemini Books Group precedes its first London Book Fair stand with three executive appointments.
Germany’s Bookwire Acquires Italy’s Bookrepublic Distribution
German digital book distributor Bookwire enters the Italian market by acquiring distribution services from Bookrepublic.
Penguin Random House Acquires Self-Help Publisher Hay House
Hay House, founded by the late Louise Hay and acquired by Penguin Random House, has offices in Australia, India, the States, and UK.
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.
Canada’s Wattpad Updates Its Paid Program: ‘Originals’
Wattpad opens a program it says will do away with ‘a difficult choice for authors’ and offers ways writers can earn money on the platform.
Canada: Valsoft’s Aspire Software Division Acquires Germany’s Klopotek
The publishing-software company Klopotek has been acquired by Québec’s Valsoft, Nella Klopotek now representing the family in management.
KKR Agrees To Buy Simon & Schuster for $1.62 Billion
The acquisition of Simon & Schuster by KKR, Jonathan Karp says, is enhanced by KKR’s interest in company growth and employee equity.