The Globe Pequot Publishing Group has acquired Linden Publishing, the Fresno, Calif., publisher founded in 1980 that specializes in nonfiction with a strong emphasis on woodworking and crafts, as well as titles in health, business, self-improvement, and true crime. The company's imprints include Linden (woodworking, arts & crafts), Quill Driver Books (general nonfiction), Craven Street Books (California regional history), and Pace Press (fiction). The company has 275 active titles in its backlist. This is the second company purchase for Globe Pequot this year: in January, it bought Lake Isle Press.
Globe Pequot indicated that Linden's woodworking titles complement Globe Pequot's Astragal Press program, while its broader crafts and how-to publishing align with Stackpole Books' list. In addition, Linden's Quill Driver imprint brings a range of backlist titles in health, business, and self-improvement, enhancing Globe Pequot's nonfiction publishing.
Bob Marsh, president of Globe Pequot, said, "Linden Publishing has long been a cornerstone in the woodworking and crafts space. Their catalog aligns seamlessly with our existing strengths at Astragal Press and Stackpole Books. This acquisition allows us to deepen our presence in these categories while leveraging the rich backlist and intellectual property Linden has developed over decades. We see tremendous opportunity to expand these titles through new formats, merchandising, and cross-promotion across our lists."
Linden Publishing v-p Kent Sorsky said, "I can't overstate how pleased I am that it is Globe Pequot, specifically, that is acquiring our line of books. I can't think of a better home for our titles, which fit quite naturally into Globe Pequot's existing catalog."