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Catapult Books to End Operations After Sale Amid Unionization Efforts

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00
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What happened

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Catapult Books is being sold and is expected to end operations on October 30. The company, which was founded by Elizabeth Koch and Andy Hunter, announced the sale while workers were voting on unionization. The Catapult Workers Collective stated that the union was informed that continued employment with the prospective buyer is not an option.

From publishersweekly.com

Why it matters

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The closure of Catapult Books means the company's assets are being sold, and the fate of 16 frontlist titles slated for spring 2027 remains unclear. The sale follows a petition to the National Labor Relations Board by workers seeking greater transparency and job security.

From publishersweekly.com

Who's involved

  • CatapultIndependent publisher that is being sold and ceasing operations.
  • ForbesPublisher at Catapult.
  • National Labor Relations BoardGovernment agency involved in the workers' unionization petition.
  • Electric LiteratureLiterary magazine co-founded by Andy Hunter, who founded Catapult.
  • Elizabeth KochFounder and CEO of Catapult.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • CatapultSpeculative

    Catapult might see a loss of revenue and business continuity as it ceases operations.

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