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.
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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.
Distribution: Six to IPG
As of May 1, Curtis Press is sold and distributed worldwide, excluding the United Kingdom and North America, by Independent Publishers Group. Beginning July 1, IPG will distribute Upriver Press worldwide; Belle Point Press worldwide; New India Publishing Agency (NIPA) worldwide excluding India; and Emmaus Academic worldwide excluding North America and Oceania. GracePoint Publishing will be distributed worldwide by IPG starting September 1.
Distribution: Tokyopop
Starting January 1, 2025, Penguin Random House Publisher Services will sell and distribute manga publisher Tokyopop‘s frontlist and backlist across all sales channels worldwide. Tokyopop moves over from IPG.
Distribution: Former SPD Clients Move to IPG
Former Small Press Distribution clients Grid Books, Marsh Hawk Press, Ronsdale Press, Roof Books, and Sinister Wisdom will be distributed worldwide by Independent Publishers Group beginning July 1. The deals happened after IPG’s virtual open house to publishers who were affected by SPD’s closure. IPG said in a release, “IPG will continue to provide publishers with information and guidance to help navigate the chaos and keep the community thriving. IPG intends to help these new signings offset some expenses by aiding with the consolidation and shipping of inventory from both Ingram and PSSC.”