When was Ashgate Publishing founded and where was it based?
Ashgate Publishing was founded in 1967 and was based in Farnham, Surrey, in the United Kingdom. It also maintained offices in Burlington, Vermont, and in London.
Questions about Ashgate Publishing
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What subjects did Ashgate Publishing specialise in?
Ashgate specialised in the social sciences, arts, humanities, and professional practice. Its imprints extended that range to cover professional business and management titles as well as illustrated art books.
What imprints did Ashgate Publishing have?
Ashgate's imprints included Gower Publishing, which focused on business and management; Lund Humphries, established in 1939 and known for illustrated art books especially in modern British art; and Dartmouth.
Who bought Ashgate Publishing and for how much?
Informa acquired Ashgate Publishing in July 2015 for a reported £20 million. The independent imprints subsequently became part of the Routledge imprint by February 2016.
What happened to Lund Humphries after the Ashgate sale?
Lund Humphries was relaunched as an independent publisher in December 2015, separating from the Informa acquisition rather than being absorbed into Routledge.
What was Ashgate GpmFirst?
GpmFirst was a web-based community of practice launched by Gower, an Ashgate imprint, in March 2015. It gave subscribers access to more than 120 project management titles along with discussions and articles on business and project management.