Hachette Book Group Announces New Sales and Distribution Partnership with Paperblanks
NEW YORK (June 30, 2026) — Hachette Book Group (HBG) announced today that Paperblanks, the design-led journal, planner and stationery brand, will join HBG’s sales and distribution slate on January 4, 2027.
Under the new agreement, HBG will manage sales and distribution for Paperblanks’ full product range across the United States and the Caribbean, servicing all retail and wholesale accounts.
“We have long admired the artistry and quality behind Paperblanks’ journals and stationery,” said Ed Spade, SVP of Commercial Operations, Hachette Book Group. “It’s a brand built on real care, and one we’re proud to welcome.”
In welcoming Paperblanks, HBG adds an acclaimed stationery brand to its distinguished US Distribution client list, which includes Kids Can Press, Phaidon, Lonely Planet, and Quarto. Across these relationships, HBG offers both sales and distribution and distribution-only services, working closely with each client to support its goals in the US market.
Paperblanks has been part of Hachette UK since 2022. The new arrangement consolidates the brand’s US sales and distribution under HBG.
“Paperblanks joining HBG’s selling and distribution network is a pivotal moment for our expansion plans in the US market,” said Graham Conway, CEO of Paperblanks. “HBG is a best-in-class operator, and this collaboration will not only drive growth, but will also help us reach more customers over the coming years.”
Spade added, “We’re delighted to bring Paperblanks into our sales and distribution program, and are excited to support the brand’s continued growth in the US.”
About Hachette Book Group:
Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading US general-interest book publisher made up of dozens of esteemed imprints within the publishing groups Basic Books Group, Grand Central Publishing Group, Hachette Audio, Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Orbit; Workman Publishing; and Running Press Group. We also provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to several publishing companies.
Our books and authors have received the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, Booker Prize, Nobel Peace Prize, James Beard Award, and other major honors.
We are committed to diversity in our company and our publishing programs, and to fostering a culture of inclusion for all our employees and authors. We are proud to be part of Hachette Livre, the world’s third-largest trade and educational publisher.
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About Hachette Book Group US Distribution
HBG US Distribution draws together all order management, fulfillment, and cash collection activities in the US for Hachette Book Group and its third-party client publishers, which represent 50 percent of the business. Services for client publishers are performed by the warehouse operations based in Indiana, the Fulfilment team based in both Indiana and Boston and supported by the Credit Control and Client Accounting teams based in Boston.
About Paperblanks
At Paperblanks, we are driven by a passion to create high-quality, visually stunning products that bridge art and everyday life. We are committed to crafting our products with integrity, using premium, sustainable materials. This dedication to quality ensures that our products not only look and feel exceptional but also stand the test of time.
Our values are rooted in empowering individuals to express themselves, celebrating diversity through the art we curate, and pushing the boundaries of quality and innovation. Choosing Paperblanks means discovering a world of possibilities. Here you can explore your creativity and self-expression – from cover to cover.
Paperblanks became part of Hachette UK in 2022 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Visit paperblanks.com to explore the full collection.
Hachette Book Group Press Contact:
Gabrielle Gambrell, Chief Communications Officer, Gabrielle.Gambrell@hbgusa.com
Paperblanks Press Contact:
Robyn Smith, Marketing Director, rsmith@paperblanks.com