Baker & Taylor Publisher Services will provide sales and distribution in the U.S and Canada for the SPCK Group, effective July 1.
SPCK Group is a leading Christian publisher, formed following the acquisitions of IVP UK and, more recently, Lion Hudson, by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, a publisher founded in 1698. All three lists will be available from BTPS under this arrangement.
Lion Hudson is a Christian publisher that has an extensive list of award-winning books for adults and children under several imprints, including Lion Books, Monarch Books, Lion Scholar, Lion Fiction, Lion Children's Books, and Candle Books. Its mission is to "see literature that challenges, encourages, and leads people to God, whatever their background," and includes Bible references, history and biographies, leadership resources, children's illustrated Bible stories and Bible reference, and picture books.
Inter-Varsity Press UK is an evangelical Christian publisher with roots in the Christian Union movement in the U.K. Its mission is to publish Christian books that are true to the Bible and that communicate the gospel, develop discipleship and strengthen the church for its mission throughout the world. It emphasizes Bible reference and commentaries, and Christian living titles. IVP UK also publishes academic titles under the Apollos imprint.
SPCK Publishing has been publishing Christian books since the 17th Century and these days is best known for its work with such authors as N.T. Wright, Rowan Williams, and Richard Rohr. SPCK publishes in a range of genres, including theology, biblical studies, Bibles and children's, as well as spiritual fiction titles under the Marylebone House imprint.