B.T. Batsford to be distributed by Abrams & Chronicle Books

B.T. Batsford Ltd are delighted to announce that Abrams & Chronicle Books Ltd will become their new distributor for the UK, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Abrams & Chronicle Books will be looking after the sales and distribution of the Batsford and Pitkin lists, via Macmillan Distribution.

Polly Powell, Owner of B.T. Batsford said: ‘We are delighted to be embarking on this new UK sales and distribution agreement with Abrams & Chronicle Books. Their patent expertise in the gift and heritage sectors is particularly appealing for the exciting relaunch of Batsford.’

Inez Munsch, Managing Director of Abrams & Chronicle Books was enthusiastic about the new collaboration, ‘We’re thoroughly delighted to be partnering with Batsford and Pitkin, I very much admire their creativity and dedication to producing innovative, quality lead publishing’.

Abrams & Chronicle Books will be selling and distributing Batsford and Pitkin titles from August onwards.

About B.T. Batsford

Batsford Ltd was established in 1843 and is a leading publisher of arts, textiles, architecture, design, heritage and chess, with authors including bestselling colouring book illustrator Millie Marotta. In the last two decades, Batsford has been a part of other publishing companies, most recently under Pavilion Books. As of 1 December 2021, Batsford, along with the Pitkin imprint, forms the privately owned company B. T. Batsford Ltd.

About Abrams & Chronicle Books Ltd

Abrams & Chronicle Books Ltd are a UK based sales and distribution company founded in 2010 by two of North America’s most renowned and successful illustrated book publishers. Their illustrious lists include bestselling and globally renowned authors, illustrators, designers, artists, chefs and photographers.

In addition to representing both ABRAMS and Chronicle Books in the UK and Europe they also sell and distribute books, stationery and gift products from: Ridley’s, Petit Collage, Games Room, V&A Publishing. Princeton Architectural Press, Knock Knock, Em & Friends, Galison Mudpuppy, Brass Monkey, Twirl, SelfMadeHero, Michelin, Magic Cat and Smith Street Books. www.abramsandchroniclebooks.co.uk