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IPG Adds Five Publishers to its Sales & Distribution Programs

July 11, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2025
Contact: Kaelyn Stolp | Corporate Communications
312.337.0747 | [email protected]

CHICAGO – Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is pleased to announce the addition of five new publishers to its sales and distribution programs.

One Peace Books was founded in 2006 to translate and publish Japanese entertainment and literature for a North American audience. As the brainchild of successful Japanese publisher Sanctuary Books, One Peace Books occupies a unique place in the publishing industry—able to fully leverage connections and industry knowledge to publish Japanese literature in translation. The Rising of the Shield Hero, has sold over 1 million copies in the US alone and over 11 million copies worldwide, and I Hear the Sunspot, was nominated a Best Graphic Novel for Teens by the American Library Association. One Peace’s Robert McGuire speaks on the union:

“We are extremely excited to announce our new partnership with an outstanding market leader, Independent Publishers Group. IPG is well positioned to bring One Peace Books’ outstanding list of Japanese manga, light novels, and literary content to readers worldwide. With an unparalleled complement of capabilities, IPG and OPB working together will no doubt accelerate growth, promote new outstanding titles, expand digital channels, and transform our reach, delivering unprecedented, new and exciting content to manga lovers and consumers of Japanese culture everywhere.”

Scott Hatfill, VP of International Sales for IPG, is excited for what the future holds:

“IPG is thrilled to be working with One Peace Books. Their excellent catalog, strong titles and creators are a great addition to our growing offerings of Manga and Japanese content to our markets”

IPG will begin worldwide print distribution January 1st, 2026.

Apex Book Company is an independent publisher of exemplary works of dark fiction from a diverse collection of talented writers. Their publishing directive can be summarized in four words: Strange, Surreal, Shocking, and Beautiful. They produce books that will open your mind to worlds beyond ours, expand your way of thinking, and take you on a journey. IPG will begin distributing Apex books August 1st of this year.

SHP is an independent publisher focused on delivering genre-bending stories combining horror, science fiction, adventure, and reimagined classics into daring, intelligent and unique comic books and graphic novels. Founded by Shawn Hainsworth, SHP is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of storytelling and subverting readers' expectations while featuring the work of some of the most exciting up and coming artists. Worldwide distribution by IPG starts on August 1st 2025.

Sam and Mi publishes children’s books for children ages zero to eight. Their books focus on themes of empathy, problem solving, and communication. When introduced at an early age, they believe these skills can contribute to leading a happy and successful life. Their books are not only warm, sensitive, and fun, but also based on research and trials with children. The stories are built through playful text and supported by beautiful illustrations in order to attract children to the wonderful world of books. Sam and Mi will be distributed worldwide starting the first of August 2025.

Also coming to the IPG catalog in August of this year is Measure Publishing. While new to the market, Measure Publishing has already acquired several high-potential titles. Most notably, they hold the rights to Unfailing Hope by Pope Francis, which has garnered significant attention as it is his final published work. The book has already been released in Italy, Spain, and Latin America, and is now in the final stages of preparation for the English-language edition.

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About Independent Publishers Group:

Founded in 1971, IPG was the first organization specifically created for the purpose of marketing titles from independent presses to the book trade. Today, IPG’s wide reach into the book market includes distribution of both print and e-books from a wide array of publishers, digital printing, and traditional publishing. With consistent growth year over year, IPG’s success has come from supporting and encouraging the growth of its publishing partners in the United States and worldwide. IPG was acquired by Chicago Review Press in 1987, and this acquisition formed the parent company Chicago Review Press, Inc., which now owns Chicago-based indie publishers Chicago Review Press and Triumph Books.