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ITstart
We are pleased to announce Star has been appointed distributors for this exciting range of books.
Launching in the UK in April 2024 are the first four titles from iTstart, taking pride in producing cutting-edge books that cater to the ever-evolving field of computer science, books that are well-received by professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike.
David and Charles acquires the business of Veloce Publishing
David and Charles has acquired the business of Veloce Publishing for an undisclosed sum in an
asset purchase agreement completed on 1st February 2024.
The Veloce, Hubble & Hattie and Earthworld imprints have all transferred to David and Charles,
along with Veloce staff and all UK and international distribution and sales relationships.
Veloce is best known for publishing books in the automotive genre, where it is a category market
leader. Under David and Charles ownership, the business will continue to publish new books while
maintaining the enviable backlist of specialist titles for classic car, classic motorcycle and
motorsport enthusiasts.
James Woollam, Managing Director of David and Charles said: “We are delighted to have
completed this deal and to be bringing the Veloce business to David and Charles. Although the
reader demographic is new, the publishing strategy at Veloce has been very similar to our existing
focus on art, craft and wellbeing books. We’re excited at the opportunities to develop and grow the
Veloce business in the future.”
Rod Grainger and Judith Brooks, founders and Directors of Veloce Publishing Ltd, said: “We have
found a very fitting new home for Veloce in David and Charles, and are excited about their
enthusiasm to develop the Veloce imprint. With over 30 years of running Veloce Publishing Ltd
behind us, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our authors, business partners and
employees for their support and role in the Veloce business.”Current Veloce Director, Rod Grainger, will remain
working with David and Charles as a consultantfor 12 months.
David and Charles is an independent publishing company with a focus on publishing into niche
hobby and interest categories. The D&C imprint was originally established in 1960, but the current
business was established in 2019 after a management buy-out from American ownership.
Veloce Publishing was founded in 1991 and takes its name from the model name given to faster
Alfa Romeo models and the manufacturer of Velocette motorcycles. The Hubble & Hattie imprint
was launched in 2009 as a separate imprint to publish into new categories, including outdoors,
animal care and welfare.
We are pleased to announce Star has been appointed distributors for this exciting range of books.
Launching in the UK in April 2024 are the first four titles from iTstart, taking pride in producing cutting-edge books that cater to the ever-evolving field of computer science, books that are well-received by professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike.
David and Charles acquires the business of Veloce Publishing
David and Charles has acquired the business of Veloce Publishing for an undisclosed sum in an
asset purchase agreement completed on 1st February 2024.
The Veloce, Hubble & Hattie and Earthworld imprints have all transferred to David and Charles,
along with Veloce staff and all UK and international distribution and sales relationships.
Veloce is best known for publishing books in the automotive genre, where it is a category market
leader. Under David and Charles ownership, the business will continue to publish new books while
maintaining the enviable backlist of specialist titles for classic car, classic motorcycle and
motorsport enthusiasts.
James Woollam, Managing Director of David and Charles said: “We are delighted to have
completed this deal and to be bringing the Veloce business to David and Charles. Although the
reader demographic is new, the publishing strategy at Veloce has been very similar to our existing
focus on art, craft and wellbeing books. We’re excited at the opportunities to develop and grow the
Veloce business in the future.”
Rod Grainger and Judith Brooks, founders and Directors of Veloce Publishing Ltd, said: “We have
found a very fitting new home for Veloce in David and Charles, and are excited about their
enthusiasm to develop the Veloce imprint. With over 30 years of running Veloce Publishing Ltd
behind us, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our authors, business partners and
employees for their support and role in the Veloce business.”Current Veloce Director, Rod Grainger, will remain
working with David and Charles as a consultantfor 12 months.
David and Charles is an independent publishing company with a focus on publishing into niche
hobby and interest categories. The D&C imprint was originally established in 1960, but the current
business was established in 2019 after a management buy-out from American ownership.
Veloce Publishing was founded in 1991 and takes its name from the model name given to faster
Alfa Romeo models and the manufacturer of Velocette motorcycles. The Hubble & Hattie imprint
was launched in 2009 as a separate imprint to publish into new categories, including outdoors,
animal care and welfare.
