Duckworth Books Acquires September Publishing
August 1, 2024
Duckworth Books has acquired UK-based September Publishing for an undisclosed sum; the September team, led by founder and publisher Hannah MacDonald, will join Duckworth and continue to operate as a September imprint. The move gives September greater infrastructure and global distribution while expanding Duckworth's list in mind-body-spirit, illustrated and narrative nonfiction.
- Buyers
- Duckworth Books
- Targets
- September Publishing
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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