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Questions about Da Capo Press

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What does Da Capo Press publish?

Da Capo Press publishes nonfiction titles in hardcover and paperback, with a focus on history, music, the performing arts, sports, and popular culture. It also operates Lifelong Books, a health and wellness imprint covering topics including diabetes, psychology, personal growth, and healthful cooking.

When was Da Capo Press founded?

Da Capo Press was founded in 1964 as a division of Plenum Publisher. It began as a specialist publisher of music books before expanding into general trade publishing in the mid-1970s.

What does the name Da Capo mean?

Da Capo is an Italian musical term meaning "from the beginning." It appears in sheet music to indicate that a piece should be repeated from the start.

Who owns Da Capo Press?

Da Capo Press is an imprint of Hachette Books. Hachette Book Group acquired Da Capo in April 2016 as part of its purchase of the Perseus Books Group, and in 2018 Da Capo was formally established as a Hachette Books imprint.

Where is Da Capo Press headquartered?

Da Capo Press is headquartered in Boston. As of 2009 it also had offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Emeryville, California.

What is the Lifelong Books imprint of Da Capo Press?

Lifelong Books is a health and wellness imprint founded by Da Capo Press in 2003. When Marlowe & Company joined the imprint in 2007, its range expanded to include the New Glucose Revolution series, diabetes titles, and books on healthful cooking, psychology, personal growth, and sexuality.