UK publisher Robert Hale Ltd will shut down after almost 80 years in business, the Bookseller reports, leading to the immediate loss of 10 jobs, with 4 more set for elimination next year. The company’s lists and imprints, including NAG Press, J A Allen and Buried River Press, have been bought by The Crowood Press. Chairman John Hale “intends to retire and realize the family’s assets next spring.” The publisher is no longer active as of December 1, but will continue some operations as it calculates remaining royalties and winds down. “It is a sad time, but we are delighted that our […]