Random House has launched Random House Worlds, “a new publishing imprint dedicated entirely to licensed book publishing.” The imprint will publish branded titles in any genre or format from pop culture properties including Star Wars, Minecraft, and Garfield. The frontlist and backlist of these brands, which were previously published by Del Rey and other imprints, will move to Random House Worlds in 2023. VP, deputy publisher of Del Rey Keith Clayton will also lead the new imprint as publishing director. Joining him are business director, licensing & brands Kristin Conte, who comes from NBCUniversal; editorial director, nonfiction & illustrated Sarah […]