Oct 03, 2011 us independent publisher perseus books group has launched a distribution and marketing service for authors wanting to selfpublish their own e books, offering a 70% royalty rate to the author. Perseus books groups competitors, revenue, number of. It was named publisher of the year in 2007 by publishers weekly magazine for its role in taking on publishers formerly distributed by publishers. Perseus books group has agreed to sell the last remaining piece of its businessits physical and digital distribution services groupto ingram content group for an undisclosed price. Perseuss headquarters korte hogendijk 16 1506 ma zaandam the netherlands tel. Jul 25, 2014 with its purchase of perseuss distribution linespublishers group west, consortium, legato, and pdsexpected to close this week, ingram content group is poised to become the largest. Perseus books groups headquarters is located in jackson, tennessee, usa 38301. A hands on, committed client relations team, who helps manage your business and offers. Free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual. To give feedback about our web site design, features, or functionality, send an email to email protected. Perseus books group up for sale perseus books group has begun a formal process to explore a potential sale of the business. Trademark applications show the products and services that perseus books is developing and marketing. Hachette reaches new deal with perseus books the new. We present the leading writers in narrative nonfiction, business, science, history, health and wellness, pop culture, sports, and humor.
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This post is part of a 101 series on selfpublishing. Two rivers is a new york based book distributor committed to providing customized and consultative services to category leading publishers. We invite you to keep in touch by also subscribing to hbgs enewsletters. 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. Distribution used to be the biggest challenge that selfpublished authors faced in selling their workat least before online retail came to dominate bookselling. Perseus previously owned separate book distribution companies. Perseus books is pleased to provide complimentary desk and examination copies to qualified instructors in the us and canada who are considering a title for course adoption. Wed be happy to hear about any questions, suggestions or otherwise. 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. Once upon a time, perseus books group was a fun, innovative, upbythebootstraps amalgam of book publishers and book distribution services companies. In case you want more information about our services, leave your contact. Beautifully designed and creatively packaged, running press books. Perseus books group was an american publishing company founded in 1996 by investor frank pearl. Since its founding in 1950, basic books has shaped public debate by publishing awardwinning books in history, science, sociology, psychology, politics, and.
Hbg also provides a wide range of custom distribution, fulfillment, digital and sales services to third party publishers, including harry n. 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. A bravura performance from one of our master historians. Hachette book group hbg has purchased independent publisher perseus books group in a threeway deal with ingram content group, which. See 5 photos and 1 tip from 24 visitors to perseus distribution. With its purchase of perseuss distribution linespublishers group west, consortium, legato, and pdsexpected to close this week, ingram content group is poised to become the largest. Visit this post for background on how to selfpublish. Perseus books group and hachette book group announce major. See who you know at perseus books group, leverage your professional network. Perseus is currently in advanced negotiations to sell this business as well.
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Ingrams perseus distribution rebranded as two rivers distribution. To add your company to this list please contact kara. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, ingram makes these services seamless and accessible. Perseus books is also the owner of the publishing industrys leading client services business which provides digital and physical marketing and distribution services to 600 independent publishers. Please find below a list of most frequently asked questions and email addresses to contact with your query. Perseus book group was founded by frank pearl in 1996 and became a part of the hachette book group in 2016. Although we receive a great number of requests, were not able to release contact information for any of our authors. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at perseus books group. Uk, houghton mifflin harcourt, kids can press, marvel, octopus books. Please visit our careers page to find out about our offices, our employees, our culture, and our current job openings. Our understanding of the deal based on people familiar with the negotiations is that hachette book group is purchasing pbg, and then.
The owners of the perseus books group have agreed to a sale of the company, in an unusual threeway transaction, with a formal announcement expected later today following final execution of the documents. 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. Book categories include history, entertainment, home decorating, food and drink, lifestyle, gardening, health and beauty, sport, outdoor activities and childrens books. Perseus sale to hachette book group completed the bookseller. For general and other issues, questions, and concerns related to legal, please use the form below to contact us. Perseus books group publishes, sells and distributes physical and digital books. General enquiries please do not send submissions to this address myriad editions. 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. Ingram has acquired perseus four distinct publisher services brands. Perseus books ceo david steinberger said that this year the company has received multiple inquiries from inside and outside the industry about buying the company. Running press adult, running press miniature editions, running press kids, and rp studio. The acquisition comes on the heels of the sale, earlier this week, of perseus publishing.
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 books sells distribution unit to ingram the new. 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. With genius, passion, and unmatched flair, this onevolume greatest hits of the feynman lectures places you in the classroom of one of the twentieth centurys most brilliant teachers. 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. Perseus books is home to avalon travel, basic books, da capo, nation books, public affairs, seal press, and running press. 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 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. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states.
Ingram content group acquires perseus distribution businesses. Perseus also has a publishing partnership with the type media center called bold type books. 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 in addition to being a columnist for publishers weekly. The perseus books group experts on expertfile search. Perseus launches selfpublishing ebook service the bookseller. Member publishing programs include avalon travel, basic books, basic civitas, da capo, lifelong books, running press, seal press. Abrams, chronicle books, disney book group, hachette uk, houghton mifflin harcourt, joe books, kids can press, marvel, moleskine, nicholas brealey, octopus books, phaidon press, phoenix international publications pikids, quarto publishing group, quercus. Since its founding in 1950, basic books has shaped public debate by publishing awardwinning books in history, science, sociology, psychology, politics, and current affairs.
Perseus distribution publishers group west, and legato, the perseus books. If youd like you can send a standard letter to any hachette author, addressed as follows. Founded in 1972, running press has a history of publishing products that entertain, inspire, and delight. Company overview for perseus books running press uk ltd. Publishers, retailers, libraries contact us ingram. Mar 01, 2016 in 2014, hachette and perseus called off a complex, threeway transaction that would have had hachette buying perseus publishing and distribution divisions, then selling the distribution arm to. The perseus books group is an independent company committed to enabling independent publishers to reach their potential whether those publishers are perseusowned, joint ventures or owned by third. Free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Alibris is not involved in the publication of any books. New york, ny headquarters cambridge, ma boulder, co philadelphia, pa oxford, uk.
Perseus imprints to be sold to hachette book group. After the death of frank pearl, perseus was sold to centre lane partners in 2015, a private equity firm. If you know the book youre looking for, you can search for it by isbn, title, or author. Perseus distribution, 193 edwards drive, jackson, tn 38301. 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. Us independent publisher perseus books group has launched a distribution and marketing service for authors wanting to selfpublish their own ebooks, offering a 70% royalty rate to the author. Annual report on perseus bookss revenue, growth, swot. In 2014, hachette and perseus called off a complex, threeway transaction that would have had hachette buying perseus publishing and distribution divisions. 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. Through consortium, perseus distribution and publishers group west, the perseus books group is also the leading provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent publishers. Thank you for taking the time to visit hachette book group.
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