Printing startup Perfect Bound has partnered with Simon & Schuster Client Services to offer distribution for independent publishers. S&S will provide sales, warehousing, fulfillment, and billing services beginning in early fall 2024, for distribution starting with the fall 2025 season. Perfect Bound clients can apply for distribution services on their website, which outlines the terms and fees of the deal. The company notes that “there are no size or revenue requirements to apply for distribution.” “We are thrilled to be partnering with Simon & Schuster to open up global distribution to more independent publishers of all sizes,” Perfect Bound and […]
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IPG Sells Digital Distribution Business to Bookwire
Independent Publishers Group (IPG) will “upgrade” its ebook and audiobook distribution services by pairing with Bookwire to use their cloud-based system. In turn, Bookwire will take advantage of access to IPG’s digital print and distribution services. Update: According to a subsequent release from investment banking firm Oakins Desilva Phillips, Bookwire actually “acquired the digital distribution business of IPG and entered into a long-term strategic partnership.” Indeed, in a letter to clients, IPG ceo Joe Matthews wrote that “IPG has come to an agreement with Bookwire…to acquire IPG’s INscribe Digital business.” IPG ceo Joe Matthews says in the announcement, “IPG’s digital […]
Pave Publishing House Launches, Partners with S&S
Media company Pave Studios will launch a book publishing venture, Pave Publishing House, which “will work with emerging and established creators as well as existing authors.” “Pave Publishing House is putting storytellers at the forefront with our innovative business model because we understand that when creators succeed, everyone succeeds,” founder Max Cutler said in a release. “By meeting creators’ audiences where they are, we’re reimagining distribution and capitalizing on the massive podcast audience where monetization is limited to drive more revenue back to creators.” In a co-publishing agreement with the Simon & Schuster imprint for Pave branded titles, “the two […]
Distribution: Chooseco
Penguin Random House Publisher Services will sell and distribute the Chooseco frontlist and backlist catalog worldwide starting February 1, 2025. Chooseco is the publisher of the Choose Your Own Adventure books.
PRH To Expand Its Indiana Distribution Center
Penguin Random House announced that it will expand its distribution and fulfillment center in Crawfordsville, Indiana by 650,000 square feet. The expansion will be supported by $5.6 million in tax incentives, which were approved by the City Council of Crawfordsville in a series of votes that were concluded on June 10. The facility handles books for Penguin Young Readers, Random House Children’s, DK Publishing, and many distribution clients. PRH says the additional capacity will allow the location “to double its annual shipments of physical print books.” Nihar Malaviya says in a release, “We are deeply grateful to Mayor Barton, the […]
Distribution: University of Pittsburgh Press
Starting July 1, University of Pittsburgh Press will use Longleaf Services for fulfillment and publishing services.