DK Acquires Canelo Group
DK has acquired the Canelo Group, the U.K.–based independent publisher of genre fiction and nonfiction founded in 2015 by Iain Millar, Michael Bhaskar, and Nick Barreto. Canelo and its imprints—Canelo, Canelo Crime, Hera, and August—will “maintain [their] independent identity while benefiting from DK’s resources,” per a release. Canelo’s 22 employees will continue to be based in its offices in London’s Southwark neighborhood.
“This partnership is a strategic evolution for DK, integrating Canelo’s renowned author-first approach and proven genre expertise with our global platform,” said DK CEO Paul Kelly, in a statement. “Together, we’ll engage new readers and support talented authors by creating compelling, accessible fiction and non-fiction with a reach that spans DK’s global distribution networks.”
