Perseus book group submissions

Perseus book group was founded in 1996 by venture capitalist frank pearl. Today it has a wideranging list of mostly nonfiction titles, both hardcover and paperback, focusing on history, music. Submissions will only be accepted for melissa nasson from march 1st march 15th at 6pm et3pm pt. Grand central publishing accepts unagented submissions. Julie scelfo is a frequent contributor to the new york times, where her stories about how we live routinely appear on the timess more emailed list. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. Memoirs and autobiographies are nonfiction genres that chronicle the writers life but in different ways. Founded in 1996 by venture capitalist frank pearl, the perseus book group is an independent company committed to enabling independent. In addition to bread givers, yezierska wrote several novels and books of short stories, including how i found america, red ribbon on a white horse, and all i could never be forthcoming from persea in september 2020. His forthcoming titles include books by roderick beaton, paul thomas chamberlin, jefferson cowie, philip dwyer, martha jones, nicole. Perseus books group was an american publishing company founded in 1996 by investor frank pearl.

Forever, an imprint of grand central publishing gcp, a division of hachette book group, inc. 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 book group jun 26, 2015 perseus book group was founded in 1996 by venture capitalist frank pearl. Crooked lane publishes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense. Since its founding in 1950, basic books has shaped public debate by publishing awardwinning books in history, science, sociology, psychology, politics, and current affairs. Skylight press is a small publisher based in the uk. Perseus book group was founded by frank pearl in 1996 and became a part of the hachette book group in 2016. For our running press kids list, we specialize in publishing innovative, handson, educational products for children from birth through ninth grade. Apr 30, 2019 its distributor is perseus book group. Due to the high volume of requests, we cannot respond to all emails. Their distributor is the legato publishers group, a member of the perseus books group. Please choose the agent who is the best fit for you and your manuscript.

Please use the form below to send your request, including which organization you are requesting the donation for and what types of books fiction, nonfiction, adult, ya, childrens you are seeking for donation. Perseus books group recently announced that approximately thirty employees of the recently acquired consortium books sales and distribution will be laid off in march 2007. If youve written a personal account of your life, whether in memoir or autobiography, and are ready to get your book published, check out this list. Submissions should include the following information. 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. An autobiography is a chronological history of the writers. Perseus owned imprints include avalon travel, basic books, da capo press, lifelong books, publicaffairs, running press, seal press, and westview press. Common subjects search for books published by perseus books group. For more about our taste and the submission process, check out our submissions page. A nonboring guide to how our democracy is supposed to work omg wtf does the constitution actually say. Perseusowned imprints include avalon travel, basic books, da capo press, lifelong books, publicaffairs, running press, seal press, and westview press. A memoir is an account of a specific time in a writers life and focuses on the writers own memories, perceptions, and emotions. Mar 02, 2016 hachette reaches new deal with perseus books.

Vanguard press does not accept unsolicited manuscripts or book proposals. Perseus books group was created with the belief that works of literary fiction and serious nonfiction are both necessary and desirable. Forest avenue press titles are distributed by legato publishers group, a division of perseus books group. Da capo press lifelong books does not accept unsolicited manuscripts or book.

In his career, ben has acquired and published books in a wide variety of categories, including sports, science, current affairs, economics, history, food, humor, memoir and more. After the death of frank pearl, perseus was sold to centre lane partners in 2015, a private equity firm. 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. Last month, the bookseller reported that hbg had announced plans to buy the business in. Thank you for taking the time to visit hachette book group. Basics list of influential authors includes stephon alexander, isaac asimov, edward baptist, zbigniew brzezinski, iris chang, richard feynman, and more. You can find more such publishers from united states here. Perseus books is unable to consider for publication any unsolicited manuscripts or proposals. Hachette books was formed in the spring of 2014, with the objective of publishing exciting books across a broad range of categories.

She is a graduate of bard college and the british american drama academy. Perseus books group publisher 383 works 243 ebooks. Melissa nasson and allison remcheck 12 x 12 featured. Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Forever and forever yours will publish more than 120 titles in 20 and 190 titles in 2014. About us since its founding in 1950, basic books has shaped public debate by publishing awardwinning books in history, science, sociology, psychology, politics, and current affairs. Laura is an industry veteran with more than twenty years of experience. Laura has previously worked for distributors like publishers group west, perseus books group, and midpoint trade books. The perseus books group american literary translators association.

On sale now cry havoc cry havoc reminds us that the battle to preserve our democratic institutions is an enduring part of our national experience. Founded in 1972, running press has a history of publishing products that entertain, inspire, and delight. Michael pietsch, chief executive of the hachette book group, in the companys offices. Search or browse book publishers by genre or location, contests and awards, and book and writing events. Enter your name and address to request a print copy of our latest catalogue. Frequently asked questions hachette book group hachette. It was named publisher of the year in 2007 by publishers.

Seal press is an imprint of hachette book group, publishing feminist books that inspire and challenge readers, that build bridges in divisive times, and help us see the world in a new light. Running press adult, running press miniature editions, running press kids, and rp studio. We are open for short story submissions now through april 15 for our next themed collection. Perseus books group is listed in the following categories.

Hachette reaches deal to buy perseus publishing business the american booksellers association. Hachette book group is part of a large global publishing company, hachette livre. Hachette reaches new deal with perseus books michael pietsch, chief executive of the hachette book group, in the companys offices. Hachette reaches new deal with perseus books the new york times. Grand central publishing is the only publishing group owned by hachetteone of the publishing big sixto have romance imprints. Publicaffairs, good books about things that matter. Forever yours offers a complete publishing package. Amazon imprint submission guidelines unstressed syllables. Hachette reaches new deal with perseus books the new. It is a tribute to the standards, values, and flair of three persons who have served as mentors to countless reporters, writers, editors, and book people of all kinds, including me.

Seal press, a book division of the perseus books group, is planning a book compilation called stepping up. A permission contract is required to reprint or reproduce material from harpercollins us books. Please note little golden book members may only submit to one of these agents. They are also represented by biagi literary management for subsidiary rights licensing in foreign and domestic markets. She brings expertise in wholesale and retail sales and distribution. Please note that some of these publishers accept unsolicited manuscripts from those without agents, while others only accept submissions from literary agents. Skyhorse has 14 imprints, including talos and nightshade speculative fiction, sky pony press childrens book imprint, and several imprints for fiction. Basic books is an imprint of perseus books, a hachette book group company. Resources for teachers and librarians groundwood books. Our industryleading book plus products encourage kids to enjoy learning about the world around them. Publicaffairs or publicaffairs books is an imprint of the perseus books group, an american book publishing company located in new york city and part of the hachette book group since 2016. 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. To reinforce their commitment to an inclusive publishing program, forever is announcing that it is sponsoring the all love, all voices contest, an open submissions contest for authors promoting.

Publicaffairs is a publishing house founded in 1997. About us basic books basic books hachette book group. 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. Thank you for your interest in the perseus books group.

Perseus books group, new york, ny, united states is just one of over 20,000 publishing company profiles in our database. Books he has edited and published include edward wattss mortal republic, erika lees america for americans, walter johnsons the broken heart of america, and martyn radys the habsburgs. Perseus books group is listed in the directory of publishers of united states. Publishers group west perseus books group 1700 fourth street berkeley, ca 94710. Publicaffairs proudly publishes books by todays top journalists, historians, and policymakers, in the fields of current affairs, politics, history, and biography. It is an independent company that represents independent publishers. Prior to joining the times in 2007, scelfo was a correspondent at newsweek, where she covered breaking news and wrote about society and human behavior.

For example, if a book carries the line first edition and the numbers below are 10 9 8 7, that indicates the seventh printing of the first edition. Crooked lane books is distributed through legato publishers group, a member of the perseus books group. Publishersglobal is a free online information service for publishers and publishing service providers. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. Imprints at perseus include avalon travel publishing home to rick steves and the moon guides, basic books, running press, publicaffairs and da capo press. Sep 05, 2017 11 literary fiction publishers accepting unagented manuscripts. Jun 25, 2014 hachette book group hbg has purchased independent publisher perseus books group in a threeway deal with ingram content group, which will buy perseus client services businesses from hbg. Perseus book group jul 19, 20 founded in 1996 by venture capitalist frank pearl, the perseus book group is an independent company committed to enabling. Perseus sale to hachette book group completed the bookseller. It is an independent company that represents independent. The hachette book group has signed a binding agreement to acquire the nine publishing imprints of perseus books group and talks are. The perseus books group and hachette book group announced on tuesday that they have entered into a binding commitment to sell perseuss publishing business to hachette. See our submissions page for details on how to submit queries and submissions.

Twelve books publishes new york times bestselling books by condoleezza rice, maureen dowd, dan crenshaw, alyssa mastromonaco, barbara ehrenreich, dan pfeiffer, david corn, meg jay, sebastian junger, susan page and more. Look for submission guidelines in the submission station on the 12 x 12 forum. Please find below a list of most frequently asked questions and email addresses to contact with your query. Perseus also has a publishing partnership with the type media center called bold type books.

Download these resources for use in your classroom or library. Hachette reaches deal to buy perseus publishing business. They do not publish childrens literature or genre works such as romance, westerns, or science fiction. Apr 01, 2016 hachette book group hbg has completed its acquisition of the perseus book groups publishing business. Basic books, basic civitas books, cds, counterpoint, da capo press, da capo lifelong, publicaffairs, running press, westview press. They are also represented by biagi literary management for subsidiary rights licensing in. We present the leading writers in narrative nonfiction, business, science, history, health and wellness, pop culture, sports, and humor. Running press publishes close to 200 new titles a year under five imprints. Distelberg joined basic books in 2015 and acquires primarily in history.

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. She covered the events of september 11, 2001, live from lower manhattan, then reported. If you wish to submit a permission request, please read the following guidelines carefully. Perseus books group announced yesterday that it had acquired consortium books sales and distribution, inc. Hachette plans to buy the publishing business of the perseus. Wilson, richard wrangham, irvin yalom, and shingtung yau. Each imprint of perseus books groups is editorially independent and individually focused, and all are committed to publishing books that matter. Stories of blended families for publication in 2015 editor samantha ducloux waltz is accepting nonfiction firstperson stories from anyone who wants to share their life experiences belonging to a stepfamily or having lived with a stepfamily. Skyhorse publishing accepts proposals for nonfiction books through its main website. Title and author in the subject line short synopsis of the book brief bio and bibliography of author full or partial manuscript word file, times new roman 12 comparable authors or titles any relevant marketingpr strengths info courtesy amazon publishing received via email you can follow. City lights publishes 12 books a year and has over 200 books in print. Perseus books is home to avalon travel, basic books, da capo, nation. Finally someone has created an easy way to teach something thats so crucial to us as citizens and as a country.

Before relocating to perth, laura worked as a senior editor for the perseus books group in boulder, colorado, where she managed the publication of a diverse range of books across multiple imprints. A fan of great writing, audiobooks, and the red sox, ben lives in manhattan with his wife and sons. We appreciate your interest in our company, our books and authors, and our services. Forever announces all love, all voices open submissions. Perseus books group international sales eleven cambridge center cambridge, ma 02142 phone. The perseus books group the american literary translators. Founded in 1964 as a publisher of music books, da capo press became a general trade publisher in the mid1970s. The perseus books group is an independent compall committed to enabling independent publishers to reach their potential.