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Penguin Random House announced Wednesday that on June 1 they
acquired Out of Print Clothing, a New York-based company that
produces t-shirts as well as other clothing, accessories and home goods
featuring book-cover art and literary-themed designs. In the announcement, PRH
declares that the acquisition signals "its intent to greatly expand its
author- and imprint-brand-based merchandising capabilities."
Out of Print Clothing co-founders Todd Lawton and Jeffrey LeBlanc -- one spent four years as a brand manager at Nike, the other worked at hedge fund Greenlight Capital -- will report to PRH vp, publishing innovation development Alison Rich, continuing to work out of their current Manhattan office. Terms were not announced, though in a late 2014 profile, Lawton and LeBlanc put their annual sales at "just north of $5 million." Founded in 2010, the company sells through over 1,000 bookstores and fashion, college, and gift retailers. In recent years, Out of Print Clothing has been a "strategic partner in various special projects and events" with PRH.
PRH evp, director, publishing development and author platforms Nina von Moltke says in the announcement, "Through their outstanding creativity and business-building Out of Print has created recognition and revenue for authors, illustrators, and publishers, and meaningful, fun experiences for readers. With their forward-thinking entrepreneurship, joyful collaborative spirit, and shared social values, they will be enthusiastically welcomed as new members of the Penguin Random House family. We are excited to grow Out of Print's business together with Jeff and Todd, in collaboration with our publishers, designers, and sales groups, as we provide our authors and retailers with many more literary merchandising opportunities."
Out of Print Clothing co-founders Todd Lawton and Jeffrey LeBlanc -- one spent four years as a brand manager at Nike, the other worked at hedge fund Greenlight Capital -- will report to PRH vp, publishing innovation development Alison Rich, continuing to work out of their current Manhattan office. Terms were not announced, though in a late 2014 profile, Lawton and LeBlanc put their annual sales at "just north of $5 million." Founded in 2010, the company sells through over 1,000 bookstores and fashion, college, and gift retailers. In recent years, Out of Print Clothing has been a "strategic partner in various special projects and events" with PRH.
PRH evp, director, publishing development and author platforms Nina von Moltke says in the announcement, "Through their outstanding creativity and business-building Out of Print has created recognition and revenue for authors, illustrators, and publishers, and meaningful, fun experiences for readers. With their forward-thinking entrepreneurship, joyful collaborative spirit, and shared social values, they will be enthusiastically welcomed as new members of the Penguin Random House family. We are excited to grow Out of Print's business together with Jeff and Todd, in collaboration with our publishers, designers, and sales groups, as we provide our authors and retailers with many more literary merchandising opportunities."
Workman has promoted Daniel Nayeri to the new position of publisher for
Workman Children's Group; with Nathalie Le Du moving up to executive editor; and Justin Krasner promoted to editor in the group. They
also plan to expand with the addition of four new editorial and production
positions. Workman publisher Suzie Bolotin will continue to oversee both the
adult and children's departments.
Thames & Hudson has appointed Christopher Sweet as their first editor-at-large, focusing on editorial acquisitions. Elizabeth Keene has been promoted to associate editorial director and Sarah Thegeby moves up to publicity associate.
At Trident Media Group, Nicola DeRobertis-Theye will now be responsible for licensing frontlist titles in the UK and the major overseas translation markets. Martin Rouse now handles all co-agent markets in Eastern Europe and Asia, excluding Japan and China, as well as backlist titles in all markets.
Dolores Reilly, senior production director for Penguin Books, is retiring on July 14 after 36 years.
Yoshio Taketomi, 75, chairman of Japan Uni Agency, 75, died of a brain hemorrhage on May 12.
Statistics
The Audio Publishers Association released results from their two annual surveys, covering data and trends for 2016. Note that these are surveys, and therefore directional rather than absolute. Their consumer tracks listening habits from approximately 1,800 people, while their industry estimates come from a survey of Audio Publishers Association members who publish audiobooks.
Thames & Hudson has appointed Christopher Sweet as their first editor-at-large, focusing on editorial acquisitions. Elizabeth Keene has been promoted to associate editorial director and Sarah Thegeby moves up to publicity associate.
At Trident Media Group, Nicola DeRobertis-Theye will now be responsible for licensing frontlist titles in the UK and the major overseas translation markets. Martin Rouse now handles all co-agent markets in Eastern Europe and Asia, excluding Japan and China, as well as backlist titles in all markets.
Dolores Reilly, senior production director for Penguin Books, is retiring on July 14 after 36 years.
Yoshio Taketomi, 75, chairman of Japan Uni Agency, 75, died of a brain hemorrhage on May 12.
Statistics
The Audio Publishers Association released results from their two annual surveys, covering data and trends for 2016. Note that these are surveys, and therefore directional rather than absolute. Their consumer tracks listening habits from approximately 1,800 people, while their industry estimates come from a survey of Audio Publishers Association members who publish audiobooks.
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