Harper Collins Christian will launch Harper Catholic, an imprint for Catholic readers, building on Catholic Bible Press and expanding to “trade books, spiritual classics, theology, devotional works, memoir, cultural engagement, and leading voices in the Catholic Church today,” according to a release. Kristi McDonald joins as associate publisher leading the imprint; she was previously content editor at the prayer app Hallow and executive editor of trade at Ave Marie Press.
New Imprints
Imprints: Montgomery Station Press
Berrett-Koehler Publishers is launching a new hybrid imprint called Montgomery Station Press. Montgomery Station titles will be “edited by senior BK editors, designed by BK’s production staff and partners, and distributed nationally and internationally through Penguin Random House Publisher Services.” Authors can choose from two different packages, which start at $35k and vary depending on the author’s needs, or à la carte services. The publisher also offer foreign and subsidiary rights representation and two different royalty structures. Berrett-Koehler founder and publisher Steve Piersanti said in a release, “Every year, we read manuscripts from thoughtful authors who have the expertise and […]
Imprints: Fort Point
Beacon Press will launch a fiction imprint, Fort Point, which “seeks original works that pair literary ambition with fresh perspectives and distinctive voices.” “Fort Point will champion fiction that invites readers into new ways of seeing and inspires new generations to imagine a more expansive world,” said director of Beacon Press director Gayatri Patnaik, who will acquire for the imprint, along with editorial director Amy Caldwell and editors Maya Fernandez and Haley Lynch.
Imprints: Simon Stream
Simon & Schuster UK has launched Simon Stream, a new digital-focused imprint that will “publish books simultaneously worldwide in English across all formats.” First titles include a five-book cozy crime series The Moriarty & Co Mysteries by Jack Gatland. Victoria Pepe will serve as publishing director of the new imprint. She was previously at Lake Union Publishing. She said, “Legions of authors have carved out huge success in the indie space; appreciating the speed and reader-focus that self-publishing offers them. But they can also gain so much from the editorial partnership, digital marketing expertise and the global reach that a publisher […]
Imprints: Springer Nature Launches Nature Books
Springer Nature has launched a new academic imprint called Nature Books that will “publish works that bring together expertise, evidence and insight on some of the most significant issues facing research and society today.” First titles will debut later this year. Harsh Jegadeesan, chief publishing officer at Springer Nature said in a release, “Books are an important part of the research ecosystem because they allow authors to explore complex questions with a depth and context that other formats cannot always provide. As the world’s largest academic book publisher, we’re committed to offering publishing options that support author choice and help […]
Insight Editions Partners With Eli Roth’s Horror Section
Starting in 2027, Insight Editions will publish a new line of horror-inspired books in collaboration with director Eli Roth’s media company The Horror Section, People reports. The books will span “fiction, lifestyle, interactive formats and more.” “Eli Roth has built a global following through his distinct voice and deep understanding of the genre,” Insight publisher and ceo Raoul Goff said. “We’re excited to partner with The Horror Section to bring their bold and imaginative storytelling into the publishing space.” “This collaboration allows us to expand the boundaries of horror publishing with a list that is immersive, collectible and full of […]