Skyhorse Publishing
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| Founded | 2006 |
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| Founder | Tony Lyons |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | New York City |
| Distribution | Simon & Schuster (United States & worldwide - except South Africa) |
| Key people | Tony Lyons (President and Publisher) |
| Publication types | Books |
| Imprints | Allworth Press, Arcade CrimeWise, Arcade, Sky Pony, Sports Publishing, Carrel Books, Talos Press, Night Shade Books, Good Books, Helios, Not For Tourists, Hot Books, Racehorse Publishing, Clydesdale Press, Seahorse Press, Racehorse For Young Readers |
| No. of employees | 56 (as of October 2018) |
| Official website | www |
Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. is an American independent book publishing company founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, with a satellite office in Brattleboro, Vermont.[1]
History
The current president and publisher is founder Tony Lyons, former president and publisher of Lyons Press until 2004. 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.'"[2]
Growth and expansion
In 2010, Skyhorse acquired Arcade Publishing with its portfolio of 500 titles,[3] as well as another 300 titles through the acquisition of Allworth Press.[4] Skyhorse also announced the 2011 acquisition of Sports Publishing with its 800 titles, and the launch of a children's and young adult imprint called Sky Pony Press.[5] By 2011, Skyhorse grew "from one imprint to five, and from eight employees to more than 40,"[6] 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. 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, was The Beastside: Living (and Dying) While Black in America, written by D. Watkins. In an interview by Fresh Air host Terry Gross on NPR, Watkins recounts harrowing stories of growing up in East Baltimore.[13]
Skyhorse started a new division in 2016 called Racehorse Publishing, which publishes a range of categories, including promotional titles, instant books, and classic works of literature. The promotional line is operated under the new Clydesdale Press imprint. Another new imprint, Seahorse Press, publishes books on boating, sailing and sea adventures.[14] Skyhorse launched the new imprint Arcade CrimeWise to publish crime fiction, mysteries, noir, thrillers, and spy novels — with the first titles to be released in the fall of 2019.[15]
Revenues were 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 the close to 1,000 titles that it stood 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.[16]
Skyhorse Publishing marked its 10th anniversary in September 2016, posting revenue of more than $43 million for 2015, and having a backlist of 6,000 titles. With 93 people then on staff, the company planned to release 900 books in 2017 through its 18 imprints.[17] Practical books for sports lovers, gardeners, cooks and gamers, etc., sold more than 3,000,000 copies in total during 2015 and are expected to sell even more in 2016. Adult coloring books, first introduced in May 2015, have sold over 4,000,000 copies.[18]
In June 2017, a group of Skyhorse employees announced intentions to hold a union election in order to join United Auto Workers Local 2110.[19] According to a National Labor Relations Board count, staffers fell short of the votes needed on November 30, 2018, with 18 voting for, 28 voting against, and an additional 23 votes submitted but counted as ineligible ballots.[20]
In April 2018, Skyhorse announced “a major reorganization” with job cuts of 16 full-time positions and plans “to reduce new titles published by ‘approximately 25 percent’ in 2018” compared to 2017, when it released 1,120 titles.[21] Publisher Tony Lyons announced the decision in response to a decline in net sales by 19% in 2017, and issues related to paper shortages and book distribution.[22]
Partnerships and distribution
In December 2016, Skyhorse announced the launch of a new venture to extend its brand into the TV, film and streaming digital arenas, teaming up with boutique production company Thank You, Brain! Productions. The enterprise will mine the intellectual property of Skyhorse and adapt books for visual media and genres.[23]
For branded titles related to outdoor topics, Skyhorse has developed partnerships with operations such as the oldest mail-order retailer in the U.S., Orvis, and the non-profit organization, Trout Unlimited.[24]
Skyhorse and Simon & Schuster released the news in July 2018 that Simon & Schuster will distribute Skyhorse titles in the U.S. and most markets and territories around the world beginning on January 1, 2019.[25]
References
- ^ Millot, Jim. "Skyhorse Publishing: From Zero to $40 Million in 10 Years", Publishers Weekly, September 9, 2016, retrieved November 13, 2018
- ^ Milliot, Jim (22 September 2006). "Lyons Forms Skyhorse Publishing". Publishers Weekly. 253 (38). Retrieved January 11, 2012.
- ^ "Skyhorse Takes Arcade for $548,000", Publishers Weekly, July 27, 2010, retrieved July 17, 2015
- ^ Millot, Jim. "Skyhorse Buys Allworth Press", Publishers Weekly, November 19, 2010, retrieved July 17, 2015
- ^ Deahl, Rachel. "Skyhorse Acquires Sports Publishing Assets; Launches Children's Imprint", Publishers Weekly, December 28, 2010, retrieved July 17, 2015
- ^ a b "Skyhorse Publishing, Sweden's Norstedt Ink Licensing Pact", Publishers Weekly, October 13, 2011, retrieved July 17, 2015
- ^ "Fastest-Growing Small Presses, 2011". Publishers Weekly. 7 March 2011.
- ^ "Skyhorse, Start Complete Acquisition of Night Shade", Publishers Weekly, June 4, 2013, retrieved July 17, 2015
- ^ "Skyhorse Announces New Library Focused Imprint", Publishers Weekly, October 23, 2013, retrieved July 17, 2015
- ^ "Skyhorse and Perseus Partner to Acquire Good Books' Assets", Press Release, October 2, 2014, retrieved July 17, 2015
- ^ "Skyhorse Launches New Imprint, Yucca", Publishers Weekly, January 6, 2014, retrieved July 17, 2015
- ^ Fialkoff, Francine. "Skyhorse, Salon Join Forces on 'Hot Books'", Library Journal, July 6, 2015, retrieved July 17, 2015
- ^ "baltimore-author-discusses-living-and-dying-while-black", "NPR" October 1, 2015, retrieved October 13, 2015
- ^ Milliot, Jim. "Partnerships, New Hires Boost Skyhorse Publishing", Publishers Weekly, November 20, 2015, retrieved December 1, 2015
- ^ Milliot, Jim (April 23, 2019). "Skyhorse Forms Arcade CrimeWise". publishersweekly.com. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ Milliot, Jim. "Partnerships, New Hires Boost Skyhorse Publishing", Publishers Weekly, November 20, 2015, retrieved December 2, 2015
- ^ Berman, Randee Mia. "The Sky Horse Is the Limit - A Galloping Publisher", Huffington Post, January 18, 2017, retrieved January 30, 2017
- ^ Milliot, Jim. "Skyhorse Publishing: From Zero to $40 Million in 10 Years", Publishers Weekly, September 9, 2016, retrieved September 17, 2016
- ^ Adams Otis, Ginger. “Employees at Skyhorse Publishing vote on choice to unionize”, New York Daily News’’, November 25, 2017, retrieved November 21, 2018
- ^ Adams Otis, Ginger. “Skyhorse Publishing staff narrowly loses bid to unionize”, Publishers Marketplace’’, December 13, 2018, retrieved November 21, 2018
- ^ Cader, Michael. “Skyhorse Cuts 16 Jobs, 25 Percent of New Titles”, Publishers Marketplace’’, April 9, 2018, retrieved November 21, 2018
- ^ Isaac, Catherine. "Shelf Awareness for Tuesday, April 10, 2018". www.shelf-awareness.com.
- ^ ""Yahoo Finance", December 13, 2016, retrieved December 14, 2016".
- ^ Raugust, Karen. “Licensing Hotline: October 2017”, Publishers Weekly’’, October 19, 2017, retrieved November 16, 2018
- ^ ‘’Briefs: Skyhorse Publishing Moves to S&S, Publishers Marketplace’’, July 19, 2018, retrieved November 16, 2018