The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, has acquired Compendium, which publishes illustrated books, notecards, journals, and other print products.
Compendium will become part of Ten Speed Press, a CPG imprint focused on illustrated books, and its titles will be sold as a standalone imprint under Ten Speed Press. More than 40 new Compendium products are slated to be published in 2025.
Kobi Yamada, formerly Compendium's president and CEO, will remain as its president. Jim Darragh is now Compendium's senior v-p, finance and operations, while Renee Holmes, formerly Compendium's chief marketing officer, is now associate deputy publisher. Aaron Wehner, executive v-p and publisher of Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press, will become Compendium's publisher.
"Amazing things can happen with big dreams, lots of love and years of dedication and hard work," said Yamada. "We are so proud Compendium will be joining Penguin Random House as a new standalone imprint of Ten Speed Press within the Crown Publishing Group. We can't wait to see what inspiring possibilities we can imagine and create with the support and resources of the world's most iconic publisher."
"The spirit of creativity, wonder, and innovation that guides Compendium's approach to publishing is nothing short of inspiring," said David Drake, president of the Crown Publishing Group. "We're honored that Kobi and his team will now be joining the Crown Publishing Group to bring their distinctive program to an even wider audience. Compendium and Ten Speed Press in particular share an ethos and aesthetic that complement one another brilliantly and this partnership will open up many new and exciting creative possibilities."