If you know the book youre looking for, you can search for it by isbn, title, or author. Mar 02, 2016 the hachette book group has reached an agreement to buy the perseus books groups publishing business, 18 months after its previous attempt to acquire the company fell through. Desk copy requests can also be faxed 8003515073 or mailed desk copy processing, perseus distribution, 210 american drive, jackson, tn 38301 to perseus books group. Perseus book group was founded by frank pearl in 1996 and became a part of the hachette book group in 2016. Some of the key factors that we consider when choosing our list are. Cisca schreefel manager, editorial production perseus. Researching and i nterpreting contracts to determine available rights for foreign subagents and publishers. Its consortium unit provides marketing and financial services to small independent publishers. Salaries posted anonymously by perseus books group employees. The perseus books group is an independent compall committed to enabling independent publishers. 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. Feynman was richard chace tolman professor of theoretical physics at the california institute of technology. Ingram content group enters into agreement to purchase.
Summary basic books, an imprint of perseus books, a hachette book group company, is seeking an intern in our editorial department for the 20192020 academic year, running from september 23. Once upon a time, perseus books group was a fun, innovative, upbythebootstraps amalgam of book publishers and book distribution services companies. Previously, she was publisher of the trade division at yale university press. This multidisciplinary collection includes thousands of e books covering a large selection of academic subjects and features e books from leading publishes and university presses. Designed for nonscientists, six easy pieces is an unparalleled introduction to the world of physics by one of the greatest teachers of all time. Hachette audio produces audio programs based on bestselling books published by the hachette book group. Learn more about the academic ebook subscription collection. Perseus books the perseus books group is committed to enabling independent publishers to reach their potential whether those publishers are perseusowned, joint ventures, or owned by third parties. 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 parties. Imprints at perseus include avalon travel publishing home to rick steves and the moon guides, basic books, running press, publicaffairs and da capo press.
In may 2014, perseus announced perseus academic, a new client services division dedicated to university presses and scholarly publishers. 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. Basic books, basic civitas books, cds, counterpoint, da capo press, da capo lifelong, publicaffairs, running press, westview press. The universe we actually find ourselves in, of course, seems in some respects stranger than any of these alternate ones. View george banbury s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. 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. Today it has a wideranging list of mostly nonfiction titles, both hardcover and paperback, focusing on history, music, the performing arts, sports, and popular culture. 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.
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 parties. Today it has a wideranging list of mostly nonfiction titles, both hardcover and paperback, focusing on history, music. Basics list of influential authors includes stephon alexander, isaac asimov, edward baptist, h. A hands on, committed client relations team, who helps manage your business and offers. The perseus books group was formed in 1996 and is owned by private equity fund perseus llc. Please visit this link since your browser does not support frames. Perseus, which has 12 imprints including da capo press, basic books and avalon travel, has strength in a wide range of nonfiction categories, such as history, science and travel. The aim of the digital natives project is to understand and support young people as they grow up in a digital age. Jun 24, 2014 what hbg retains is perseuss own, almost entirely nonfiction publishing imprints, comprising basic, public affairs, running press, avalon travel, seal press, academic textbook publisher westview press, the weinstein books jointventure and a partnership with nation books and our understanding is that hachette intends to take on all of. Job listing international rights internship at perseus books. 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. Perseus books is home to avalon travel, basic books, da capo, nation.
View profile view profile badges get a job like ciscas. Weve designed this site to make it easy for educators to find the right books for. Corresponding with department manager and directors, as. Basics list of influential authors includes stephon alexander, isaac asimov, edward baptist, zbigniew brzezinski, iris chang, richard feynman, and more. 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. The international rights intern plays a crucial role in the following rights checks. Browse by academic discipline, or search by title or author. Perseus also distributes books from more than 300 smaller presses including groveatlantic and zagat survey. Member publishing programs include avalon travel, basic books, basic civitas, da capo, lifelong books. Running press kids teacher resources running press. 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. Grove atlantic is proud to offer robust sales and marketing support to booksellers and librarians across the globe. 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. Ingram content group acquires perseus distribution businesses.
Perseus books group and hachette book group announce major. Since its founding in 1950, basic books has shaped public debate by publishing awardwinning books in history, science, sociology, psychology, politics, and current affairs. When youre ready to request a desk or exam copy, you can do so right from the book s. Perseus books is a hachette book group company, comprised of the imprints avalon travel, basic books, da capo press, hachette books, publicaffairs. Search or browse book publishers by genre or location, contests and awards, and book and writing events. Perseus books group is listed in the directory of publishers of united states.
Faber has launched a new publishing partnership with the perseus books group in the us, and will now publish in the us directly, beginning in spring 2016. Perseus books is headquartered in new york city with offices in boston. Founded in 1964 as a publisher of music books, da capo press became a general trade publisher in the mid1970s. Avalon travel, basic books, basiccivitas, da capo, publicaffairs, running press, seal press, vanguard press, and westview press. Apr 10, 2015 faber has launched a new publishing partnership with the perseus books group in the us, and will now publish in the us directly, beginning in spring 2016. Jun 25, 2014 perseus, which has 12 imprints including da capo press, basic books and avalon travel, has strength in a wide range of nonfiction categories, such as history, science and travel. A bravura performance from one of our master historians. Born digital understanding the first generation of. 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.
You can find more such publishers from united states here. Offer the e books your students depend on for their research. Frequently asked questions hachette book group hachette. Directory of book publishers, literary awards, book events and more. Hachette reaches new deal with perseus books the new york times. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover georges connections and jobs at similar companies. Born digital understanding the first generation of digital. New york ap two years after a planned deal fell through, hachette book group is purchasing the perseus books group, bringing together two of the countrys largest publishers. Expanding upon perseus distributions core services, perseus academic provides specialized services in the areas of course adoption support, metadata management, ebooks and digital print, and foreign rights. We work with you to choose the services that will grow your business. Basic books is an imprint of perseus books, a hachette book group company. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Perseus book group surpassed its goals for the fiscal year ended june 30, 20, according to ceo david steinberger. Hachette adds heft to combat amazon the new york times.
Perseus books group was an american publishing company founded in 1996 by investor frank pearl. 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. Member publishers featured as part of this collection are basic books and basic civitas, seal press, nation books, and westview press, which. George banbury sales manager uk perseus books group. 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. Avalon travel, basic books, basiccivitas, da capo, publicaffairs, running press, seal press. Hachette book group to acquire the perseus book group.
Perseus books group, new york, ny, united states is just one of over 20,000 publishing company profiles in our database. The perseus books group american literary translators association. Two rivers is a new york based book distributor committed to providing customized and consultative services to category leading publishers. Jun 26, 2015 perseus books group reached a deal with the ebook subscription service oyster to launch a pilot program offering 100 perseus titles through the oyster subscription catalogue. For decades, weve been publishing a rich and diverse catalog of thoughtful, boundarypushing literature that has often helped expand and define the american cultural landscape. When youre ready to request a desk or exam copy, you can do so right from the books page. Perseus also has a publishing partnership with the type media center called bold type books. A lot has happened since 2008, but few things have been as bizarre as the refusal to meaningfully correct the system that destroyed millions of jobs, homes, and dreamsand enabled the spread of authoritarianism around the world.
When youre ready to request a desk or exam copy, you can do so right from the book s page. Hachette book group hiring editorial intern, basic books. International rights internship at perseus books, a division of hachette book group. A free inside look at perseus books group salary trends based on 61 salaries wages for 45 jobs at perseus books group. Prnewswire the perseus books group and hachette book group.
What hbg retains is perseuss own, almost entirely nonfiction publishing imprints, comprising basic, public affairs, running press, avalon travel, seal press, academic textbook publisher westview press, the weinstein books jointventure and a partnership with nation books and our understanding is that hachette intends to take on all of. The hachette book group has reached an agreement to buy the perseus books groups publishing business, 18 months after its previous attempt to acquire the company fell through. Weve designed this site to make it easy for educators to find the right books for their classes. Hachette book group has agreed to acquire the publishing arm of the perseus books group for an undisclosed sum about a year and a half after its earlier agreement to buy the entire company fell apart. Manager, editorial production at perseus books group. Perseus books group est une maison dedition americaine basee a new york. This is a paid internship opportunity in subsidiary rights. Perseus books is headquartered in new york city with offices in boston, philadelphia, boulder and berkeley. Perseus books group reached a deal with the ebook subscription service oyster to launch a pilot program offering 100 perseus titles through the oyster subscription catalogue.
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