Continuing their run of acquisitions, Globe Pequot has agreed to purchase California-based nonfiction publisher Linden Publishing. Advisory firm The Fisher Company negotiated the deal for Linden. “Linden Publishing has long been a cornerstone in the woodworking and crafts space,” Globe Pequot president Bob Marsh said in a release. “Their catalog aligns seamlessly with our existing strengths at Astragal Press and Stackpole Books. This acquisition allows us to deepen our presence in these categories while leveraging the rich backlist and intellectual property Linden has developed over decades. We see tremendous opportunity to expand these titles through new formats, merchandising, and cross-promotion […]
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Media Do to Acquire Seven Seas Entertainment
Japanese ebook distribution company Media Do will purchase manga publisher Seven Seas Entertainment for $80 million, Comics Beat reports. Seven Seas will note make any changes to its staff, editorial plans, or distribution, which is currently handled by Penguin Random House Publishers Services. “For more than twenty years, our focus has been simple: publishing exceptional stories and treating them with care, respect, and the passion of fans who never forget what drew us to these stories in the first place,” Seven Seas ceo and founder Jason DeAngelis said in a release. “This partnership strengthens our long-term position while preserving the […]
Norton Acquires Thames & Hudson’s College List
W.W. Norton has acquired Thames & Hudson’s college list worldwide as of the Spring 2026 academic season. Norton currently distributes Thames & Hudson’s trade titles and college titles in the US and Canada, and it will continue its distribution agreement on the trade side. Norton chairman and president Julia Reidhead said in a release, “When Thames & Hudson first approached us about taking on their college business, we could not have been more enthusiastic. The opportunity to publish Thames & Hudson’s distinguished college list marks an exciting new chapter in a fifty-year relationship between our companies. Because of our collaborative […]
Acquisitions: Ravensburger Buys NordSud
German toy company Ravensburger has acquired NordSüd, the Zurich-based parent company of US children’s publisher NorthSouth Books. NorthSouth is an English-language imprint best known for The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister, Anuschka Albertz, group managing director books+ at Ravensburger, says, “NordSüd stands for extraordinary picture book art and stories that inspire generations. We look forward to setting new trends together and further strengthening the fascination with picture books worldwide. A cooperative and trusting partnership on equal footing is particularly important to us.”
Editis Owner Bids to Take Over France’s Biggest Bookseller
Czech investment firm EP Group, which owns a 28.5 stake in Fnac Darty, France’s biggest bookselling chain, has made an offer to fully take over the company. EP Group is owned by Daniel Kretinsky, who also owns French publisher Editis. Fnac Darty is valued at more than €1.1 billion. EP made a cash offer for Fnac at a price of €36 per share, about 25 percent more than the the retailer’s recent average share price. Fnac’s board of directors “unanimously welcomed the offer” the announced in a release, and the retailer’s stock climbed 18 percent at the news, Reuters reports. […]
Behrman House Acquired By Stordahl
Publishing executive Derek Stordahl will acquire Jewish educational press Behrman House. Owners David Behrman and Vicki Weber will retire in early 2026. The terms of the deal were not announced. “After three generations as our family’s business, this is a poignant moment,” Behrman said in a release. “We’re so very pleased that Behrman House will continue as an independent press, and that Derek will keep the team together so they can continue to serve the readers and educators who have come to trust our work.” Behrman House publishes educational titles and adult trade books, as well as award-winning children’s titles […]