Ingram has acquired perseus four distinct publisher services brands. The perseus books groups mission is to enable independent book publishers to reach their potential, whether those publishers are perseus. Please visit this link since your browser does not support frames. Hachette book group hbg has announced plans to buy the publishing business of perseus books group in the us, 18 months after an original acquisition deal fell through. Desk and exam copies, including information on obtaining books for students with print disabilities. But perseus book groups own complexity, from hundreds of distribution clients to multiple joint ventures and special publishing arrangements to the fundamental combination of a vast distribution business and a separate publishing business in one entity, may have made it difficult for potential acquirers. Mar 04, 2016 the perseus books group reached an agreement to sell its distribution business to the ingram content group, a large book printer and distributor, the companies announced on thursday. Basic books, basic civitas books, cds, counterpoint, da capo press, da capo lifelong, publicaffairs, running press, westview press.
Disney book group, hearst magazine, gildan media, hachette uk, marvel. The list includes defunct and mergedacquired companies, and distributors whose primary business is not books, such as comic books. Perseus books group was an american publishing company founded in 1996 by investor frank pearl. Hachette reaches new deal with perseus books the new. Running press publishes close to 200 new titles a year under five imprints.
Nashville, tn ingram content group announced today that it has completed the transaction to purchase perseus distribution businesses. Access to an extensive network of book distribution. Perseus sets the price of each book, and apple takes a 30% commission on each sale. Hachette book group to acquire the perseus books group the. Ingram content group acquires perseus distribution businesses. She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book world in 2019.
Salaries posted anonymously by perseus books group employees. Publishing services for professionals ingram content group. Seal publishes radical and groundbreaking books that inspire and challenge readers, that humanize urgent issues, that build muchneeded bridges in divisive times, and help us see the world in. Perseus books group and hachette book group announce major. A power struggle among the gods both hinders and helps him along the way, and perseus even manages to find true love when he rescues the breathtakingly beautiful princess andromeda from the horrors of a bloodthirsty sea monster. The perseus books group is an independent company committed to enabling independent publishers to reach their potential whether those publishers are perseus owned, joint ventures or owned by third. Basics list of influential authors includes stephon alexander, isaac asimov, edward baptist, h. However, the deal does not include the sale of perseus distribution arm, which distributes titles for many uk independent publishers. As general counsel, heather oversees all legal affairs of perseus and its business units. Perseus is still hoping to sell its distribution arm, which includes consortium and publishers group west and works with many of the countrys independent publishers. A bravura performance from one of our master historians. Hbg publishes great books for readers of all ages, more than 1,800 new books annually, in all formatsprint, ebook, and audiobookincluding many new york times bestsellers. Ingram content group has acquired the distribution arm of the perseus books group for an undisclosed sum. Today, the most important thing any author needs to know about distribution is that more than half of all book sales regardless of format take place online.
We work with you to choose the services that will grow your business. Perseus distribution, founded in 1999, based in new york city. Perseus sale to hachette book group completed the bookseller. The acquisition comes on the heels of the sale, earlier this week, of perseus publishing. Through consortium, perseus distribution, publishers group west, and legato publishers group, as well as through its constellation digital service offering, which also supports faber factory powered by constellation, the perseus books group is the leading provider of sales, marketing, distribution, and digital services, serving 600 independent publishers. Perseus books group sells distribution arm to ingram new york two days after selling its publishing division to hachette book group, the perseus books group has agreed to a deal for ingram content group to acquire its powerful distribution business. Hachette book group buys perseus the seattle times. Running press adult, running press miniature editions, running press kids, and rp studio. Seal press was founded in 1976 and stands as one of the most enduring feminist publishing houses to emerge from the womens press movement of the 1970s. Strategic solutions in global sales and distribution.
Sep 26, 2019 a free inside look at perseus books group salary trends based on 61 salaries wages for 45 jobs at perseus books group. A track record of successcold mountain, emotional intelligence 2. Prnewswire the perseus books group and hachette book group. Publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators find contact information here. Perseus made the deal with apple through its constellation offering, a digital distribution service perseus launched in 2008. Basics list of influential authors includes stephon alexander, isaac asimov, edward baptist, zbigniew brzezinski, iris chang, richard feynman, and more. A free inside look at perseus books group salary trends based on 61 salaries wages for 45 jobs at perseus books group. As part of the deal, perseus books became available for sale on apples ibookstore. Having failed in its bid to buy the perseus book group in 2014, hachette.
Ingrams perseus distribution rebranded as two rivers distribution. See perseus books groups revenue, employees, and funding info on owler, the worlds largest communitybased business insights platform. This position reports to the vp, international sales at the head office in ny. Faber and faber, perseus and constellations partner in the uk. Since its founding in 1950, basic books has shaped public debate by publishing awardwinning books in history, science, sociology, psychology, politics, and current affairs. Jan 14, 2020 perseus books group was an american publishing company founded in 1996 by investor frank pearl. This is a list of book distributors, companies that act as distributors for book publishers, selling primarily to the book trade. Apr 01, 2016 perseus distribution services handles the distribution for many uk independent publishers, as a result faber factory will now use coresource, the ingram digital asset management and distribution. Two rivers is a new york based book distributor committed to providing customized and consultative. It was named publisher of the year in 2007 by publishers weekly magazine for its role in taking on publishers formerly distributed by publishers group west and acquiring avalon publishing group. Publishers, retailers, libraries contact us ingram. Perseus books is home to avalon travel, basic books, da capo, nation books, public affairs, seal press, and running press. A hands on, committed client relations team, who helps manage your business and offers. After the death of frank pearl, perseus was sold to centre lane partners in 2015, a private equity firm.
Please visit our customer faq page for information on the following customer service setting up customer accounts, order information, issues with defectivedamaged products. The perseus books group reached an agreement to sell its distribution business to the ingram content group, a large book printer and distributor, the companies announced on thursday. Once upon a time, perseus books group was a fun, innovative, upbythebootstraps amalgam of book publishers and book distribution services companies. Jun 24, 2014 but perseus book groups own complexity, from hundreds of distribution clients to multiple joint ventures and special publishing arrangements to the fundamental combination of a vast distribution business and a separate publishing business in one entity, may have made it difficult for potential acquirers. The companies may provide exclusive distribution rights, or act as a wholesaler or warehouser of publishers titles. Defines the width of the gaussian distribution relative to the standard deviation of measured values default. Before joining perseus, after starting her legal career as an employment litigator, heather led u. Pgw sets the standard for integrated, fullservice distribution, providing independent publishers with essential tools and unmatched support from experienced, creative, and enthusiastic book experts. Perseus imprints to be sold to hachette book group.
Hachette acquires perseus, sells distribution to ingram 25 june 2014 in the us, the hachette book group hbg has entered into an agreement to buy the perseus books group pbg, then sell pbgs distribution business to ingram publisher services ips, reports. Constellation helps independent publishers with multimedia activities such as using digital print technologies to produce physical books, marketing online content, and selling and distributing e books. Perseus books group was an american publishing company founded in 1996 by investor. Publishers group west pgw, founded in 1976, based in berkeley, california.
Hachette client services is now one of the largest us trade book distribution service providers, with clients representing over 40% of the annual volume shipped from our warehouse. Hachette reaches new deal with perseus books the new york times. Perseus books perseus books is a hachette book group company, comprised of the imprints avalon travel, basic books, da capo press, hachette books, publicaffairs, running press, seal press, and westview press. Perseus distribution services handles the distribution for many uk independent publishers, as a result faber factory will now use coresource, the ingram digital asset management and distribution. Ingram publisher services approach to thirdparty logistics combines existing physical inventory with shortrun printing and oneoff print on demand. Perseus book group was founded by frank pearl in 1996 and became a part of the hachette book group in 2016. Two rivers is a new york based book distributor committed to providing customized and consultative services to category leading publishers.
Perseus also has a publishing partnership with the type media center called bold type books. For nearly three decades, weve operated under the premise that our companys success is directly linked to that of our clients. The perseus books group believes that works of serious nonfiction and literary fiction are both necessary and desirable and that an innovative model of publishing can fill a void in todays marketplace. To place an order, please contact your pds sales representative. Donnelley have reached an agreement designed to improve the management and distribution of the metadata of perseus titles and those of its 600 publisher distribution clients. Beautifully designed and creatively packaged, running press books. Mar 02, 2016 hachette book group hbg has announced plans to buy the publishing business of perseus books group in the us, 18 months after an original acquisition deal fell through. Books, disney book group, gildan media, hearst magazine, hachette uk. Hachette to buy perseus books, and to sell perseuss distribution. Perseus previously owned separate book distribution companies. Jun 27, 2014 perseus also partners with publicaffairs, nation books, with weinstein books and the daily beast, and handles distribution for 300 publishers. For any international territories not included above. Ingram content group is a part of ingram industries inc. Distribution used to be the biggest challenge that selfpublished authors faced in selling their workat least before online retail came to dominate bookselling.
Hachette book group, ingram content group, and the perseus. Consortium book sales and distribution, founded in 1985, based in st. Hachette book group will make perseus books a major new publishing division of the company, under the continued leadership of longstanding perseus executive susan weinberg, who will join hbgs executive management board as senior vice president and publisher of perseus books. Imprints at perseus include avalon travel publishing home to rick steves and the moon guides, basic books, running press, publicaffairs and da capo press. The perseus digital library is a partner and supporter of open greek and latin, an international collaboration committed to creating an open educational resource featuring a corpus of digital texts, deepreading tools, and opensource software. Perseus is the second of the four books in the heroes series, which debuted in the fall of 2004 with the release of. Founded in 1972, running press has a history of publishing products that entertain, inspire, and delight. Perseus books group 250 west 57th street, 15th floor new york, ny 10107 phone 2123408196 email denise. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides publishing, sales, marketing, and distribution services to publishers. Perseus books group wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The new joint metadata platform will launch initially at faber factory powered by constellation, a separate joint venture between perseus and the u. The combination of superior warehousing services, plus rapid, costeffective printing, provides an unbeatable solution for publishers. Perseus book group was founded in 1996 by venture capitalist frank pearl.
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