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LEGO and Chronicle Books Build Publishing Partnership

by | Jan 3, 2019 | News

Source: Publishers Weekly

Chronicle Books is launching a new series of books in partnership with LEGO Group aimed at adult fans of the toys. The first seven titles will appear in 2020 and will include gift books, puzzles, postcards, journals, and erasers. Humor, art books and behind-the-scenes nonfiction titles are planned for the future.

“We are thrilled to work with LEGO, an internationally beloved brand that shares our values of quality, creativity, and play,” said Sarah Malarkey, executive editorial director of Chronicle Books in a prepared statement. “Both companies have generations of fans and a real affinity for one another.

Robin Pearson, LEGO publishing director, said “We are delighted to welcome Chronicle Books into a select group of publishing partners who work closely with the LEGO Group to create books that delight and inspire fans around the world.” Pearson added that the company believes Chronicle’s “unique sense of humor and style will allow us to explore original and innovative publishing formats that celebrate LEGO in all its facets.”

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