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April 3, 2013By Michael Cader

Wiley Finds A Buyer for Miscellaneous Trade Lines

April 3, 2013By Michael Cader

Wiley’s remaining grab-bag of trade publishing titles for disposal–their pets and crafts lines; brands and lines including Howell Book House and Baseball Prospectus; and other books, comprising 1,500 titles in all–have been sold to Turner Publishing in a deal that closed April 2. Terms were not disclosed today but, as with Wiley’s asset sales to Google and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, will likely be acknowledged in their next quarterly report. Turner president and publisher Todd Bottorff said “this strategic acquisition broadens Turner’s list…and represents an exciting growth opportunity within the crafts, pets, and general interest areas.” Indeed, it more than doubles […]

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