NEW YORK, July 28—Simon & Schuster has entered into a sales and distribution agreement with Ryland, Peters & Small, a UK-based publisher of high-quality lifestyle books in categories including interior design, gardening, gastronomy, arts & crafts, children’s crafts and activities, mind, body, & spirit, as well as specialty gift items. Under the agreement, which is effective August 1, 2016 and also includes the publisher’s CICO Books line, Simon & Schuster will handle distribution in the North American market for Ryland, Peters & Small’s new and backlist publishing, with trade sales in the US to follow as of January 1, 2017.

“Ryland, Peters & Small is well-known for recruiting some of the very best talent for their premier and aesthetically pleasing books. They have an unparalleled knack for serving niche markets—with outstanding sales as a testament to their expertise. We are delighted to welcome them to the Simon & Schuster family of Distribution Clients.,” said Steve Black, Vice President, Client Services, Simon & Schuster.

David Peters, President, Ryland, Peters & Small, added: “We are a boutique lifestyle publisher whose aim it is to inspire and delight everyone who picks up one of our beautifully designed and illustrated books. Working with Simon & Schuster we look forward to sharing our message and strengthening our sales and distribution channels in the North American market.”

ABOUT SIMON & SCHUSTER:

Simon & Schuster, a part of the CBS Corporation, is a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for consumers of all ages, across all printed, electronic, and audio formats. Its divisions include Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Digital and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.simonandschuster.com.

ABOUT RYLAND, PETERS & SMALL

Founded in 1995, Ryland, Peters & Small has established itself as a high-quality boutique publisher of lifestyle books working with a range of talented authors, illustrators, designers and photographers to produce unique and innovative titles in the areas of homes & gardens, food & drink, craft, children’s activities, health, mind, body and soul, humor, and elegant gift titles.  We aim to bring fun, beauty, and a sense of mindfulness to everyday living.  Whether it be painting a chair, knitting the cutest bunny hat for a newborn baby, cooking a meal for friends, or serving up the perfect cocktail—our books will make you feel that life is good.

 

CONTACT:
Adam Rothberg
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
212-698-1132, adam.rothberg@simonandschuster.com

 

 

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