Penguin Random House Canada’s Tundra Book Group is launching a new children’s imprint called Swift Water Books, publishing titles across picture books, graphic novels, middle grade and young adult fiction, and more. Led by author David A. Robertson, who is a member of Norway House Cree Nation, Swift Water will feature “the work of emerging Indigenous talent alongside established and celebrated Indigenous voices.” The imprint is named in honor of Robertson’s father. “He used to call the rivers around his ancestral home Swift Water,” says Robertson in a release. First titles will appear in spring 2026 and will include HERE […]
New Imprints
Imprints: 12:01 Books; Mischief Books and Mayhem Books
Atria and Emily Bestler Books are launching a new horror imprint, 12:01 Books which aims to “develop and publish a carefully curated list of horror novels, working with emerging and established creators and authors to launch compelling books and films.” The imprint is a partnership with Scott Glassgold founder and producer of 12:01 Films and Emily Bestler, svp, editor-in-chief and publisher of Emily Bestler Books. Liz Parker, managing partner of Verve, negotiated the deal. Glassgold is currently producing film adaptations of two Emily Bestler Books titles, Marcus Kliewer’s WE USED TO LIVE HERE, and WILDERNESS REFORM by Matt Query and […]
Grand Central Publishing Launches New Music Imprint, Da Capo
Grand Central Publishing has launched Da Capo, a new imprint dedicated to books about music. The publishers write that the imprint is “founded in the tradition of the former Da Capo Press” which published memoirs like I AM BRIAN WILSON, and rock narratives such as FIRE AND RAIN by Rolling Stone writer David Browne. Acquisitions will be overseen by editorial director, nonfiction, Brant Rumble and executive editor Ben Schafer, with additional acquisitions by editors across the GCP team. Da Capo will publish about 12 titles per year, with first titles launching in summer 2025 season, including Dennis McNally’s counterculture history, THE […]
Faber Launches US Division
UK publisher Faber has launched Faber US. The division will be overseen from Faber’s London offices by Mallory Ladd, director, Faber US and international sales, and Sara Talbot, sales director. PGW will distribute for the division. Brittany Dennison has joined as senior publicist. Previously, she was at Artisan Books. Travis Smith has joined as senior marketing manager. He was most recently at Algonquin Books. Both will be based in the US. Faber ceo Mary Cannam says in a release, “This marks an exciting moment for Faber. I am delighted that Brittany and Travis are joining us, with their considerable energy […]
Grove Atlantic Launches Atlantic Crime
Grove Atlantic has launched a new crime imprint, Atlantic Crime. The publisher plans to release 18-24 titles a year, with first titles appearing in fall 2025. Senior editor Joe Brosnan will oversee the imprint, working closely with the publisher’s “other editors reading and publishing in this area.” First titles will include Edgar-nominated writer Ken Jaworowski’s second novel, WHAT ABOUT THE BODIES, plus new novels from Tom Ryan, Mindy Mejia, Val McDermid, and William Boyd. Grove Atlantic ceo and publisher Morgan Entrekin says in a release, “Over the years we have cultivated a fine mystery and thriller list, from New York Times bestselling […]
Imprints: SXSW Books
South by Southwest is partnering with business publisher Advantage to launch a new business imprint called SXSW Books. They write in a release that Advantage will help authors with “writing, editing, book design, publishing, distribution, promotion, and media strategy.” (Advantage Books is a paid service.) Hugh Forrest, president of SXSW says, “At SXSW, our purpose is to help creative people achieve their goals. Working with Advantage gives us the opportunity to shine a spotlight on authors who are trailblazers in their fields. A content partnership of this kind is a first for us and it’s a significant and exciting way […]