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Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. is an American independent book publishing company founded in 2006. Headquartered in New York City, its distributor is Perseus Book Group.

History

The current president and publisher is founder Tony Lyons, former president and publisher of Lyons Press till 2004, who named it after Brando Skyhorse, an editor at the company.[1] As noted by Publishers Weekly, "Skyhorse's list will have some similarities to the old Lyons Press, with books on sports, flyfishing, nature and history a central part of Skyhorse's publishing program. The list includes narrative nonfiction, military history, gambling and business titles. In addition, [Tony] Lyons intends to bring back 'forgotten classics.'"[1]

Growth and expansion

In 2010, Skyhorse acquired Arcade Publishing with its portfolio of 500 titles,[2] as well as another 300 titles through the acquisition of Allworth Press.[3] Skyhorse also announced the acquisition of Sports Publishing with its 800 titles, and the launch of a children's and young adult imprint called Sky Pony Press.[4] By 2011, Skyhorse grew "from one imprint to five, and from eight employees to more than 40,"[5] The company "entered a three-year, 30-book licensing agreement with Norstedts of Sweden to acquire world English rights to a range of titles on crafts, health, fitness and cooking."[6] At this point, Publishers Weekly listed Skyhorse Publishing as one of the fastest-growing independent presses.[7]

Skyhorse added 250 new titles to its catalog with its acquisition of science-fiction and fantasy publisher Night Shade Books in 2013.[8] Also, that year Skyhorse announced the launch of the new imprint, Carrel Books, catering to the library market with books on medicine/health, history, biography/memoir, business/careers, among others.[9] In 2014, Skyhorse partnered with Perseus Books Group to acquire the assets of Good Books. While Perseus retained the Mayo Clinic line of health books from the Good Books catalog, Skyhorse obtained all other books assets, including the New York Times Bestselling Fix-It and Forget-It series.[10] Another Skyhorse imprint, Talos Press published its first book in 2014. And in partnership with the literary agency, International Transactions, Skyhorse launched the new imprint, Yucca Publishing, featuring "both new and established authors who have 'intent, literary strength, and fresh, new visions."[11]

In May 2015, partnering with David Talbot, founder and former editor-in-chief of Salon, Skyhorse launched the investigative book imprint Hot Books.[12] Hot Books’ first title, released September 2015, The Beastside: Living (and Dying) While Black in America, is written by D. Watkins, who in an interview with Fresh Air host Terry Gross on NPR recounts harrowing stories of growing up in East Baltimore.[13]

Skyhorse announced that it will be starting a new division in 2016 called Racehorse Publishing that will publish a range of categories, including promotional titles, instant books, and classic works of literature. The promotional line is to be released under the new Clydesdale Press imprint. Another new imprint, Seahorse Press, will publish books on boating, sailing and sea adventures.[14]

Revenues are expected to rise 30% to about $43 million in 2015 over the 2014 fiscal year, with e-book sales up 23% through the third quarter of 2015, compared to the same period in 2014. To manage close to 1,000 titles that it stands to publish in 2016, Skyhorse increased staff from 56 to 81 in 2015. According to publisher, Tony Lyons, going after specialty customers and big publicity hits is a priority for 2016.[15]

Notable books and authors

In 2008, Skyhorse published the erotic travelogue Around the World in 80 Lays, by Joe Diamond, writer for Playboy TV's travel series Sexy Things to Do Before You Die.[16]

As of July 2015, the company has published 34 New York Times Best Sellers, as can be found combing the New York Times Best Seller Lists.[17] Notable among these are A Man Called Intrepid, American Conspiracies, Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook, Gameknight999 Series, Man Who Killed Kennedy.[18][19][20][21][22] Recent best sellers include Hands of War, Secrets of the Notebook, Search for Anne Perry, Surgeon in Blue, Spymistress.[23][24][25][26][27]

Skyhorse has also published the works of four Nobel Prize Novelists, including: Samuel Beckett, Octavio Paz,[28] Ivo Andric and Mo Yan,[29] who won the Prize in 2012,[30] as well as by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Elie Wiesel.[31]

The book, The Walk by Philippe Petit, about his daring walk between the NYC World Trade Center Towers, released by Skyhorse on July 21, 2015,[32] based on a major motion picture also titled The Walk directed by Robert Zemeckis and released on September 30, 2015.[33]

Skyhorse has published thirty-five titles about the assassination of John F. Kennedy.[34] The company was reported to have invested $1 million on acquisition, printing and marketing for the publication of eight new books on the subject in 2013; as well as $300,000 to $400,000 on the reprints of seventeen others.[35] Authors on the subject published or re-published by Skyhorse include Richard Belzer,[34][35] Gaeton Fonzi,[34] Jim Garrison[35] Mark Lane,[35] Peter Dale Scott,[35] Roger Stone,[34] Jesse Ventura,[34] and Harold Weisberg.[34]

Imprints

  • Skyhorse (wide-ranging)
  • Allworth Press (practical books for creative professionals)
  • Arcade Publishing (literary fiction and nonfiction)
  • Sky Pony Press (children's and young adults)
  • Sports Publishing (regional and national sports)
  • Yucca Publishing (by authors who have "intent, literary strength, and fresh, new visions." )
  • Carrel Books (titles for public library market)
  • Talos Press (science fiction, fantasy, and horror)
  • Night Shade Books (science fiction and fantasy)
  • Good Books (health, gift, lifestyle, Amish and Mennonite fiction)
  • Hot Books (investigative books on critical issues)
  • Racehorse Publishing (promotional titles, instant books, classic works)
  • Clydesdale Press (promotional titles)
  • Seahorse Press (boating, sailing, sea adventures)

References

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