IPG will distribute Whimspire Books in the US and Canada starting February 1, 2025; IPG Melbourne Books in the US and Canada starting January 1, 2025; BLoved Publishing in the US, Canada, and the UK starting November 1, 2024; and Anderson Entertainment in the US and Canada on January 1, 2025. Additionally, it now distributes WTAW Press worldwide.
Distribution
Distribution: Diversion Publishing and More
Beginning January 1, Diversion Publishing will move distribution worldwide from Two Rivers to Simon & Schuster. Amber Books, Waxwing Books, and Terminus Media are now sold and distributed in the US and Canada by Baker & Taylor Publisher Services.
Distribution: Post Wave Children’s Books
Post Wave Children’s Books will be sold and distributed by Chronicle Books in North America. Additionally, Krestyna Lypen becomes editorial director of Post Wave, based in New York. She was previously senior editor at Algonquin Children’s.
Distribution: Perfect Bound Partners with S&S
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 […]
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 […]