At story to screen we know that you want to be an accomplished writer, producer or content creator. Worthy focuses on a boutique list of books across a broad. Worthy focuses on a boutique list of books across a broad spectrum. Hachette book group agrees to acquire worthy publishing group. See worthy publishings revenue, employees, and funding info on owler, the worlds largest community. Ecpa board chair byron williamson transitions out of role. Vicks booksigning appearances, said byron williamson, president of worthy. Worthy is an inspirational adult and childrens book publisher specializing in christian authors and bestselling nonfiction and fiction books. Byron williamson, president of worthy publishing, tells that, we cannot knowingly put anyone in harms way, and therefore we must announce the cancellation of mr. Nelson and now worthykids, said byron williamson, president and publisher at worthy. Byron williamson, founder and ceo of worthy publishing group. Retha powers joins the imprint as editor at large on may 1. As we continue to build worthy publishing, we want to attract strong, energetic leaders and mark gilroy fits that bill, said byron williamson, president and ceo of worthy. Hachette book group has agreed to acquire worthy publishing, a christian press based in nashville, tenn.
She previously ran the sarah crichton books imprint until the line was eliminated. Worthy publishings top competitors are berrettkoehler, workman publishing and page street. Following the acquisition, worthy will join hbgs faithwords and center street imprints as part of its nashville publishing division. The new book will offer a much needed prophetic word of encouragement and blessing for todays readers and the generations to come, says. Worthy is a christian book publisher specializing in christian authors and bestselling nonfiction and fiction books. Hachette book group to buy brentwoods worthy publishing. Byron williamson departs worthy publishing publishers weekly. Byron williamson, the founder of worthy publishing who remained involved with the company after it was acquired by hachette last year, has announced his intention to focus on consulting, effective. Both in dollars and units sold, the industry is back in line with its historical growth of the last decade, since the recession, said byron williamson, head of worthy publishing in nashville, a.
Religious publishers raking in rewards with justin bieber and the bible. The worthy publishing group, a division of hachette nashville, is a trade book. Byron williamson, head of worthy publishing in nashville, a center for religious publishing in the united. Michael vick book signings canceled due to violent threats. Worthy publishing heads to cool springs the tennessean. Worthy books is an imprint of the hachette nashville division of hachette book group.
Dietary changes proven to prevent and reverse disease, the latest book from new york times bestselling author don colbert, m. Prweb march 17, 2016 worthy publishing announces that let food be your medicine. The worthy publishing group, a division of hachette nashville, is a trade book publisher whose. Hachette book group hbg and worthy publishing group announced today hbgs agreement to acquire the assets of worthy.
Worthy president and founder byron williamson will remain. August, 2018 hachette book group hbg and worthy publishing group announced today hbgs agreement to acquire the. Museum of the bible and worthy publishing group have teamed up to form a new book publishing imprint. Worthy president and founder byron williamson will remain involved. View byron williamson s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Sales have actually accelerated in the past few weeks. As a relatively young publisher, worthy has been blessed by an amazing staff and a remarkable list of gifted authors and creative talent, which have driven rapid growth and an amazing list of bestselling books, said byron williamson, worthy s founding publisher and ceo. Worthy publishing is proud to share jim and henrys inspiring story in divine collision, so to receive national of recognition in the audiobook category is a thrill, said byron williamson, president and. New york times bestselling author mike huckabee to release new legacy book with worthy publishing in fall 2018 a person who has no standard to live by other than the culture of the moment. Worthy publishing is a division of nashvillebased worthy media. Byron williamson, president of worthy publishing group, stated, we are thrilled to publish john hagee and four blood moons. Michael vicks booksigning tour axed after threats for.
Worthy publishing launches inspired, acquires ideals. David moberg and byron williamson, previously leaders of harpercollins christian publishing and worthy publishing, respectively, are launching a publishing consulting firm. Michael vick cancels book tour after death threats. Former falcons quarterback michael vick has called off scheduled booksigning appearances because of threats, according to phillymag. Franklin publisher gets partnership with bible museum news. Worthy publishing group, the brentwoodbased publisher of christian books, has reached a deal to be sold. Several book signings by eagles quarterback michael vick have been canceled due to threats of violence against vick and his family, according to a family spokesperson. The inspirational book publisher will more than double its space in move. My roots in childrens books are more than two decades deep, having launched wordkids, tommy nelson and now worthykids, said byron williamson, president and publisher at worthy. Worthy publishing heads to one franklin park the tennessean. Hachette to buy worthy publishing publishers weekly. View byron williamsons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Dietary changes proven to prevent and reverse disease, the latest book from new.
New worthy publishing book, let food be your medicine. Ecpa board chair byron williamson has decided to transition out of hachette nashville, effective october 1. According to a news release, worthy will be sold to new yorkbased hachette book group. Report michael vicks book tour canceled due to threats. The latest title we have coming out is return to mu by angela williamson. Williamson born january 5, 1946 is an american publisher and entrepreneur. John hagees four blood moons hits bestsellers lists, now. He is founder and publisher emeritus of the worthy publishing group, now an imprint of hachette book group usa. In order to do that, you need the right tools and relationships to move your projects forward. Jim gash book divine collision nominated for audie award. Hachette to buy worthy publishing publishersweekly.
Byron williamson, president of worthy publishing, tells that we cannot knowingly put anyone in harms way, and therefore we must announce the cancellation of mr. Hachette book group agrees to acquire worthy publishing. Michael vick cancels book tour after death threats the. Im blessed in almost every way possible, among them the opportunity to serve on the. Were extremely honored to have the opportunity to partner with jerry at.
Nashville publicity january 26, 2011 nashville, tennessee a respected team of executives with a well established record in the christian book industry has. Michael vick book signings canceled due to threats of. Byron williamson, the former president of thomas nelsons word publishing unit, is creating a new christian book publishing company here for integrity inc. Hachette book group hbg and worthy publishing group announced. Were kind of an anomaly on the publishing scene, said byron williamson. Michael vick book appearances nixed due to threats. Exword publishing president williamson starting new. Worthy publishing competitors, revenue and employees. Byron williamson, the founder of worthy publishing who remained involved with the company after it was acquired by hachette last year, has announced his intention to focus on. Worthy publishing president byron williamson said in a statement.
Byron williamson, worthys president and ceo, said the museums publishing program will enable people to discover the bibles impact on science, art, government, faith, fashion, music and many. The book offers an honest depiction of houston as a treasured friend, and. The worthy publishing group, a division of hachette nashville, is a trade book publisher whose mission is helping people experience the heart of god. Worthy to join with hachettes nashville publishing division.
Franklin publisher gets partnership with bible museum. In the heart of the new york metropolis, janet ragozzino, a. Williamson born january 5, 1946, is an american publisher. Hachette book group hbg has agreed to acquire worthy publishing, a christian press based in nashville, tenn. Hachette book group agrees to acquire worthy publishing group worthy to join with hachettes nashville publishing division.
Worthy books hachette book group worthy publishing group. Worthy publishing signs neta and dave jackson family fiction. A franklinbased inspirational book publisher expects to add staff and. I had the distinct privilege to launch the yada yada prayer group series while at. Mark gilroy joins worthy publishing team press release. Im honored to work with neta and dave jackson once again, said byron williamson, president of worthy publishing. Jerrys influence on christian publishing cant be exaggerated, says byron williamson, president and publisher, worthy publishing.
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