Academic publisher Brill, Netherlands, has announced the completion of the purchase of all publishing assets of UK-based Global Oriental Ltd. Global Oriental publishes books and a journal in the fields of Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Central Asian studies. Managing Director Paul Norbury will continue to develop these lists in the context of Brill's own Asian studies programme, which will be strengthened by the increased focus on modern East Asian studies.
Founded in 1998, Global Oriental currently publishes about 40 new book titles annually, as well as the journal Inner Asia. Brill also publishes some 40 new book titles in Asian Studies annually, as well as ten journals. Together, Global Oriental and Brill will offer over 750 scholarly book titles in the backlist.
The Global Oriental list is expected to add EURO 350,000 in revenues per annum. The acquisition takes effect April 1, 2010. Until further notice Global Oriental publications will be available through all its existing distribution channels.
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