Hardie Grant Publishing

We are delighted to announce the acquisition of award-winning author Michael Pembroke's new book, 'Silk Silver Opium: The Trade with China that Changed History'. Michael’s latest book tells the dramatic story of trade between Imperial China and the West; how it began in awe and wonder when silk first went to Rome two thousand years ago and ended in war and the collapse of the last dynasty at the beginning of the twentieth century. The China trade changed the world. You can read more about Michael's new book here: https://lnkd.in/g3-9JZYq

Hardie Grant Books is delighted to announce the acquisition of Australian professional golfer and commentator Ian Baker-Finch's authorised biography, To Hell and Back. Known and admired across the golfing world, Ian's is a powerful story about a sportsman with the eyes of the world on him. Written by Geoff Saunders Saunders, with Ian's full co-operation, Ian Baker-Finch: To Hell and Back is the first and only biography of one of the best-known names in golf. The book charts Ian's story from his early golfing career and rise to the top echelons of golf through to his later success in media. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gjjYcya8

Following the news that after 27 years leading the Hardie Grant Publishing business, Group MD Julie Pinkham will be stepping away, we are delighted to announce a new leadership team for our proudly Australian owned, independent publishing business. From January 1, 2025, Roxy Ryan, Julia Kumschick and Kate Brown will share the responsibility of leading Hardie Grant Publishing. All three started their publishing careers at Hardie Grant and have taken increased responsibilities as the business has grown. ‘It is particularly gratifying to be able to promote three long-standing staff members who have already brought so much to the success of HGP as they have taken on bigger roles as the business has grown. We are excited (and proud) to set them the task of guiding the long-term future of HGP’ – Sandy Grant, Chief Executive Officer, and Julie Pinkham, Managing Director, HGP. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gbwKr6UG

Hardie Grant’s Chief Executive Officer, Sandy Grant, announces Hardie Grant Publishing Group Managing Director Julie Pinkham has resolved that it is time for her to make way for generational change by moving on from her role as Group Managing Director Hardie Grant Publishing (HGP), to a non-executive, advisory position. This news marks one of the most significant changes in Hardie Grant’s 27-year history. Read Sandy's full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gP4qeTbX

Hardie Grant Explore is thrilled to announce the acquisition of multi-New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Sarah Wilson's Walk the World Bigger. Sarah Wilson has been on a decades-long journey to make the case for humanity’s return to nature and its relationship to it, which she is convinced was always forged by simply walking in it. Sarah believes that in the troubled, complex times in which we live, many are feeling that we have become profoundly disconnected from what matters – from nature and from our human nature. In her forthcoming book, Walk the World Bigger, Sarah asks the question – what if the salve was as simple as a walk in a forest? Find out more at Hardie Grant Publishing: https://lnkd.in/g4Q9hTtw

We are pleased to announce the creation of a new, dedicated graphic novel imprint, Figment, to begin publishing in 2025. Figment is one of the first graphic novel imprints in Australian trade publishing, and will showcase the best and boldest graphic novelists from Australia and around the world.  Figment will be led by the senior commissioning team at Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing: publishing director Marisa Pintado and publisher Chren B.. ‘Graphic novels are an endlessly inventive, exhilarating and meaningful art form, and – as lifelong readers and experienced publishers – we are thrilled to be leading the charge to raise up graphic novels in Australia,’ said Pintado. ‘We have poured a lot of love and passion into the launch of Figment, because we believe that reading comics is reading; that comics are for everyone; and that Australian creators deserve a publisher who will champion their books locally and globally.’  Read more about Figment and the debut publication 'Inked' here: https://lnkd.in/gpewgfmM

Hardie Grant Publishing is delighted to announce the acquisition of Pantera Press from the Green family.   Pantera Press, founded in 2008 by the Green family, has championed emerging Australian writers, cultivated bestselling authors and published critically acclaimed books sparking conversation and change.   In acquiring Pantera Press, Hardie Grant has retained the employment of key publishing and marketing staff to drive forward the business. Publishing Director Lex Hirst will lead the editorial team supported by publisher Tom Langshaw and editor LinLi Wan. Kajal Narayan will lead the marketing for Pantera Press books. We are delighted to welcome these staff to Hardie Grant, and to bolster the Pantera list using Hardie Grant’s extensive infrastructure and network.    Lucy Barrett will join Hardie Grant for a short period to ensure the smooth transition for staff to the Ultimo office in Sydney. Katy McEwen will continue to represent Pantera’s authors and titles at the upcoming Frankfurt Bookfair.   Julie Pinkham Group Managing Director, says: ‘We are excited and invigorated by the prospect of further strengthening the position of independent Australian publishing in our acquisition of Pantera Press. Now more than ever the benefit of being an independent publisher in Australia is clear: we want to invest in and foster the creative and commercial careers of Australian talent.’ With a strong list of talented authors many with new books coming, including Cameron Daddo, Lisa Messenger, ABIA award winner Paul Callaghan, Nadine Cohen, Shane Jenek AKA Courtney Act, Lucinda Price, Tammin Sursok and YA bestseller Lynette Noni, Pantera’s publishing is an impressive collection of titles for the entire book trade.   Roxy Ryan says: ‘I’ve long noticed the terrific and thought-provoking books that Pantera publish and admired their ambition to be an independent publisher with heart and increasing commerciality. I’m thrilled to welcome the Pantera team to Hardie Grant and look forward to building a fantastic list with a talented team. It’s especially exciting to welcome so many new authors to our business and publish a list that’s complimentary to Hardie Grant’s existing titles, while strengthening independent Australian publishing at the same time.’    The Pantera Press team will continue to publish under the Pantera brand and will work from the Hardie Grant office in Ultimo, Sydney, from the 1st of October.  

On behalf of the family of Chef Greg Malouf, Hardie Grant regretfully announce his passing, at the age of 65, at his home in Dubai late last week.   Despite life-long health challenges and two heart transplants, Greg Malouf continued to break boundaries in the culinary world with unyielding passion. And he always expressed his deep gratitude for these gifts, which allowed him to pursue a rich and rewarding life and to become one of the world’s most highly regarded chefs,‘the Master of Middle Eastern Food’.   While Greg’s culinary influence touched many thousands of people around the world – through the dishes he cooked at his restaurants, his mentorship of countless aspiring chefs and through the recipes in his books – those who knew him personally will remember his warmth, kindness, generosity and enduring humility, as well as his loyalty and love for family and friends. The family thank everyone for their support and memories, and request that their privacy is respected while they come to terms with their loss. Funeral plans will be announced in due course.   You can read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/gNquuK8u

Hardie Grant is delighted to announce a major partnership with Australian Geographic to develop a broad ranging Australian Geographic publishing programme. Julie Pinkham, Hardie Grant Publishing Group Managing Director says, ‘we relish the opportunity to work with Australian Geographic, one of the great heritage Australian brands, and to partner with them in their renewed mission to make a positive impact through authentic storytelling, to encourage exploration and adventure and promote and protect our natural environment.’     Hardie Grant will commence selling the current Australian Geographic range from 1 September 2024, with a first programme of new titles to be published in 2025. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gvjkgb4F

Hardie Grant Books is excited to announce the acquisition of AFL legend and Norm Smith medallist Christian Petracca’s first cookbook, 'Christian Petracca's On Trac Cookbook', in August 2025. For Petracca, cooking is more than a few minutes spent in the kitchen, because nourishment, health and wellbeing are at the front of his mind - food is his optimal fuel to prepare for and recover from games.   Petracca said, ‘I'm excited to announce that my debut cookbook is on the way! This cookbook will reflect my philosophy on food and cooking - simple, fast and nutritious. With recipes to suit people leading busy lives, it’s perfect for families or just for one. I can't wait to share how healthy eating can be easy and fun, along with insights into my recovery regime.’ https://lnkd.in/gTBq-biK