Chicago Review Press, Inc., the parent company of Chicago Review Press and Independent Publishers Group, has acquired Academy Chicago Publishers. Jordan and Anita Miller, who founded Academy Chicago in 1975, will continue as editors-at-large for Chicago Review Press for the next two years.
Chicago Review Press will immediately begin publishing 15 to 20 new titles annually under the Academy Chicago Publishers imprint. (Academy Chicago has published some 300 books.) The titles will include some original fiction, which marks the first time Chicago Review Press will publish original fiction.
Chicago Review Press's publicity department will promote Academy Chicago titles, and IPG will distribute all Academy Chicago titles.
"Our two companies have always been strong independent publishers with a passion for quality," Cynthia Sherry, publisher of Chicago Review Press, said. "Academy Chicago Publishers has a terrific line of fiction, particularly mysteries which will be a great new addition to our list."