Casemate Group is now handling sales, marketing and distribution of print books from Mercier Press in North America.
Founded 75 years ago, Mercier Press, Cork, Ireland, publishes some 30 titles annually that include fiction, food, history, sports, true crime, folklore, myths, legends, and humor. Its backlist of 600 titles includes books by John B. Keane, Nuala Fennell, Bill Cullen, and Chris Moore.
Dierdre Roberts, general manager at Mercier Press, commented: "We believe in the importance of Irish heritage. We are proud of the contribution our business has made to Irish cultural life, and strive to offer an alternative voice to authors, readers and scholars. We're excited to be reintroduced to North America."