Arcadia Publishing has acquired Applewood Books, which specializes in “reissuing original versions of historical books” and has a catalog of over 2500 titles. The company previously purchased Applewood’s imprint Commonwealth Editions in 2021. Arcadia ceo Brittain Phillips said in a release, “Applewood’s extraordinary catalog will enhance Arcadia’s ability to deliver on our mission: to connect people with their past, with their communities, and with one another.” Elsewhere, Harper UK has acquired children’s publisher Barrington Stoke, which publishes 40 dyslexia-friendly titles a year. Based in Edinburgh, the imprint will remain autonomous under managing director Alex Beecroft. Harper UK ceo Charlie Redmayne […]
