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David Peters, owner and managing director of lifestyle publisher Ryland, Peters & Small, died last Saturday, June 22, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 66.
Peters led RPS for nearly 30 years. He founded the press with Anne Ryland and Jacqui Small, and in 1996 produced its first list, which included the bestseller Pure Style. Other major titles include the Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook and, more recently, The Air-Fryer Cookbook. In 2006, RPS acquired CICO Books. RPS is distributed in the U.S. by Simon & Schuster and in Canada by Firefly Books Ltd.
Prior to starting RPS, Peters began his publishing career at the age of 17 as a trainee sales representative for Hodder & Stoughton. Eventually he moved up the ranks at Reed International Books before becoming managing director of Osprey.
"Losing David is devastating for everyone at RPS," his colleagues wrote. "Throughout David's long career, he cultivated long-standing relationships all around the world. We know he will be sorely missed by many. His legacy will be carried on through his loyal staff and partners through our future publishing list."