Andrews McMeel Publishing will print and distribute Abrams's calendar program, beginning with the 2021 calendar season, publishing July 2020. Abrams will handle sales and returns of its 2020 calendars until April 3, 2020.
The agreement includes some 40 calendar titles in the 2021 season in a range of categories, including entertainment, art, lifestyle and travel, and animals and pets. The 2021 list includes such titles as The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Pokémon, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, William Wegman, the Metropolitan Museum of Art calendar line, and others.
Abrams CEO Michael Jacobs said, "Andrews McMeel is one of the leaders in calendar publishing, and we're thrilled to be working with their expert team to expand our existing Abrams market presence. We're excited to enter into new sales channels and to grow the Abrams calendar business."
Andrews McMeel president and publisher Kirsty Melville said: "We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Abrams to ensure optimal distribution for their calendars through a variety of retail channels. Their exceptional selection, including their renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art program, has inspired consumers for decades. Their program complements our own seamlessly."