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Questions about Casemate Publishers

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Casemate Publishers founded and by whom?

David Farnsworth established Casemate Publishers and Book Distributors LLC in 2001. The company began operations that same year after Combined Publishing sold its US operations to the Perseus Books Group.

What major acquisition did Casemate make in December 2011?

Casemate acquired Oxbow Books from founder David Brown upon his retirement in December 2011. This deal included both the UK-based publisher and its US operation known as The David Brown Book Company which later became Casemate Academic in 2013.

How many book titles does Casemate publish annually now?

The company produces approximately 75 book titles per year through its distribution services and own publishing arm. Oxbow Books alone publishes around 80 books annually within the archaeology field following their 2011 acquisition.

Where is the headquarters of Casemate Publishers located?

Casemate maintains its headquarters in the Philadelphia suburbs. This location supports both domestic and international distribution networks for military history and academic materials.

When was Casemate UK Ltd created during the Greenhill Books buyout?

Casemate UK Ltd was created in July 2007 when the company supported a management buyout of Greenhill Books and Chatham Publishing. Lionel Leventhal Ltd transferred the distribution operation and sales team to this new venture later that month.