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Title: NEW MODELS.
Authors: MILLIOT, JIM (AUTHOR)
Source: Publishers Weekly. 3/16/2026, Vol. 273 Issue 11, p20-24. 5p. 7 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs.
Subject Terms: *Authorship collaboration, Profit-sharing, Business partnerships, Publishing, Sales statistics, Mergers & acquisitions
Abstract: The article focuses on how six independent publishers have innovated to grow amid challenges such as flat sales, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions. Authors Equity, founded by former Penguin Random House executives, achieved rapid sales growth by adopting a profit-sharing model that guarantees authors at least 60% of profits without advances. Familius expanded through a new distribution partnership with Abrams and growth in nontraditional outlets, while Nosy Crow leveraged collaboration between its U.K. and U.S. divisions to increase American sales and launch U.S.-originated titles. Penzler Publishers revitalized classic and new mystery titles, doubling sales through acquisitions and new imprints. Pushkin Press US, under U.K. ownership, doubled sales by integrating Steerforth Press and expanding marketing efforts. Spiegel & Grau, also founded by former Penguin Random House leaders, grew steadily by focusing on a curated list of titles with strong backlist and multimedia potential. [Extracted from the article]
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  Data: The article focuses on how six independent publishers have innovated to grow amid challenges such as flat sales, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions. Authors Equity, founded by former Penguin Random House executives, achieved rapid sales growth by adopting a profit-sharing model that guarantees authors at least 60% of profits without advances. Familius expanded through a new distribution partnership with Abrams and growth in nontraditional outlets, while Nosy Crow leveraged collaboration between its U.K. and U.S. divisions to increase American sales and launch U.S.-originated titles. Penzler Publishers revitalized classic and new mystery titles, doubling sales through acquisitions and new imprints. Pushkin Press US, under U.K. ownership, doubled sales by integrating Steerforth Press and expanding marketing efforts. Spiegel & Grau, also founded by former Penguin Random House leaders, grew steadily by focusing on a curated list of titles with strong backlist and multimedia potential. [Extracted from the article]
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