Harper Group announced the launch of a new nonfiction imprint, Harper Influence, which will span “popular culture, from general lifestyle and entertainment to stories of survival and inspiration.” Senior vice president Lisa Sharkey will lead, with the first titles debuting in fall. Also acquiring for the imprint and working with Sharkey is editor Maddie Pillari. The imprint plans to release 15 titles a year. Sharkey says in a release, “I’m thrilled to launch Harper Influence and publish a list of compelling, innovative, and unique books across various nonfiction genres. It is my greatest honor to be able to lead this […]
New Imprints
Imprints: Headline Press
Headline Publishing Group in the UK is launching a new nonfiction imprint called Headline Press with a focus on politics, current affairs, history, personal development, popular science and memoir. Publisher Martin Redfern will lead, with senior commissioning editor Bianca Bexton, and assistant editor Holly Purdham also joining. The first title publishing this summer will be Power to the People by former Oxfam ceo Danny Sriskandarajah. Redfern says, “The launch of Headline Press is an exciting moment which provides clarity and identity to Headline’s serious non-fiction publishing. Headline’s guiding spirit is to publish books that people want to read, and combining these […]
Atria to Relaunch Washington Square Press
Atria Books will relaunch Washington Square Press in spring 2025 as a frontlist hardcover imprint of literary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The imprint will shift its focus from backlist to publish four to six new books per season. Atria’s editorial director Lindsay Sagnette will lead the imprint with the current editorial staff of Atria acquiring. Sagnette said in a release, “The reinvigorated Washington Square Press will champion exceptional works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry that are essential to the conversations of today. Having a dedicated home for these talented authors is vital as we grow in our mission as a […]
Former Lagardere Publishing CEO Nourry Said to Prepare Launch of New Publisher
La Lettre (The Letter) in France recently ran an unconfirmed report that former Lagardere Publishing CEO Arnaud Nourry “is preparing his return in secret, three years after being brutally ousted from his chair.” Fired three years ago after speaking out in opposition to any splitting up of Hachette Livre or a sale to Editis”\ (back when the battle for control of Lagardere’s assets was still brewing), La Lettre says Nourry’s non-compete clause “expires in April”—at the end of the month, according to Le Point—and he “intends to take advantage of the restructuring of the editorial landscape brought about by Vivendi’s […]
Imprints: JVL Media
Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon have announced the creation of a new publisher, JVL Media, created with author and publisher and Davis’s co-publisher on her memoir, Lavaille Lavette. Davis says in the announcement, “This endeavor embodies our collective aspiration—to champion and elevate voices that resonate with authenticity and are often overlooked. Our mission is to interlace a rich mosaic venerates the enduring heritage of storytellers from diverse walks of life.” The company says in fall 2025 it “will expand its literary repertoire to include an array of children’s books and young adult titles.” The first announced titles Had […]
Imprints: Airwave Books
Airwave podcast network and BenBella Books are launching Airwave Books, which will feature nonfiction books by Airwave’s podcast and video creators. Categories include history, business, science, wellness, and investigative journalism. PRH will distribute. Ben Mathis, head of content and partnerships for Airwave, says “Our content creators are natural storytellers, and we are excited to help them expand their voice to print and audiobooks. BenBella shares our passion for content that makes us better, smarter people, and they bring unparalleled experience, editorial support, and marketing power to Airwave Books.” BenBella Books founder Glenn Yeffeth said, “We’re excited to expand our reach through […]