Echo Publishing Launches in Australia

U.K.-based book publisher Bonnier Publishing has launched Echo Publishing, a new imprint in Australia.

Echo Publishing is carved out from the current adult program from The Five Mile Press, which will form the foundations of this new publishing house, allowing The Five Mile Press to focus on children’s books and allowing Echo Publishing to drive ahead with adult, publishing 50 titles per year.

Echo Publishing will have new office space and a new team.

“Echo Publishing represents the invaluable importance of generations of storytelling and the logo, incorporating a local lyrebird which is known for its infamous ability to mimic and share calls, captures the essence of Echo Publishing’s mission,” says Alexandra Maramenides, Managing Director of Echo Publishing & The Five Mile Press.

“We want to be the ultimate Australian publishing house, attracting exceptional local writers, photographers and talents,” says Maramenides. “In addition to specializing in narrative non-fiction (including commercial biographies) and photography,  we will be launching a fiction list. Our aim is to give our readers the very best reading experience, across several genres. We will give our authors and titles the personal touch and support that they all need, whilst extending their commercial reach using the strong sales and distribution arm of Five Mile Press.’’

Echo Publishing will use Five Mile Press for trade sales and distribution with immediate effect.