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Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. was established in 2006.
Answer: True
Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. was founded in 2006.
Skyhorse Publishing maintains its headquarters exclusively in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Answer: False
Skyhorse Publishing is headquartered in New York City, with a satellite office in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Tony Lyons, the founder of Skyhorse Publishing, previously served as president and publisher at The Lyons Press.
Answer: True
Tony Lyons, the founder of Skyhorse Publishing, previously served as president and publisher at The Lyons Press until 2004.
Skyhorse Publishing's initial focus encompassed sports, flyfishing, nature, and history, aligning with the former Lyons Press list.
Answer: True
Skyhorse Publishing's initial focus included sports, flyfishing, nature, and history, mirroring the former Lyons Press list.
What year was Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. founded?
Answer: 2006
Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. was founded in 2006.
Who is the founder, president, and publisher of Skyhorse Publishing?
Answer: Tony Lyons
The founder, president, and publisher of Skyhorse Publishing is Tony Lyons.
Which of the following was NOT listed as an area of focus for Skyhorse Publishing's initial list, intended to be similar to the former Lyons Press?
Answer: Science Fiction
Skyhorse Publishing's initial focus included sports, flyfishing, nature, history, narrative nonfiction, military history, gambling, and business titles, but not science fiction.
Skyhorse Publishing acquired Arcade Publishing and Allworth Press in 2010.
Answer: True
Skyhorse Publishing acquired Arcade Publishing and Allworth Press in 2010.
The Sky Pony Press imprint is dedicated to children's and young adult titles, not adult non-fiction investigative works.
Answer: True
The Sky Pony Press imprint is designed for children's and young adult books, distinct from imprints focused on adult non-fiction.
Skyhorse Publishing acquired Regnery Publishing in 2023, integrating its catalog into the Skyhorse portfolio.
Answer: True
In 2023, Skyhorse Publishing acquired Regnery Publishing, incorporating its catalog into the Skyhorse portfolio.
Alan Dershowitz's book *The Case Against Impeaching Trump* was published under Skyhorse's Hot Books imprint.
Answer: True
Alan Dershowitz's book, *The Case Against Impeaching Trump*, was published under Skyhorse's Hot Books imprint.
The Sky Pony Press imprint publishes unofficial books related to the video game Minecraft, including series such as 'Hacks for Minecrafters'.
Answer: True
Sky Pony Press, Skyhorse's children's book imprint, publishes unofficial books related to the video game Minecraft, such as the 'Hacks for Minecrafters' series.
The Carrel Books imprint is primarily focused on the library market, covering subjects such as medicine/health, history, biography/memoir, and business/careers, rather than children's and young adult fiction.
Answer: True
The Carrel Books imprint, established in 2013, caters to the library market with books on subjects including medicine/health, history, biography/memoir, and business/careers, not children's and young adult fiction.
In what year did Skyhorse Publishing acquire both Arcade Publishing and Allworth Press?
Answer: 2010
Skyhorse Publishing acquired Arcade Publishing and Allworth Press in 2010.
Which imprint is dedicated to publishing children's and young adult books for Skyhorse Publishing?
Answer: Sky Pony Press
Sky Pony Press is the imprint dedicated to publishing children's and young adult books for Skyhorse Publishing.
Which imprint is dedicated to publishing investigative works for Skyhorse Publishing?
Answer: Hot Books
The 'Hot Books' imprint is dedicated to publishing investigative works for Skyhorse Publishing.
Alan Dershowitz's *The Case Against Impeaching Trump* was published under which Skyhorse imprint?
Answer: Hot Books
Alan Dershowitz's *The Case Against Impeaching Trump* was published under Skyhorse's Hot Books imprint.
The Arcade CrimeWise imprint focuses on which genre?
Answer: Crime fiction, mysteries, and thrillers
The Arcade CrimeWise imprint focuses on publishing books within the genres of crime fiction, mysteries, noir, thrillers, and spy novels.
The Carrel Books imprint, established in 2013, focuses on which market and subjects?
Answer: The library market; medicine/health, history, biography/memoir, business/careers.
The Carrel Books imprint, established in 2013, caters to the library market with books on subjects including medicine/health, history, biography/memoir, and business/careers.
What is the stated purpose of the Racehorse Publishing division, launched in 2016?
Answer: To publish promotional titles, instant books, and classic literature.
Launched in 2016, Racehorse Publishing is a division of Skyhorse that publishes promotional titles, instant books, and classic literature.
The 2008 erotic travelogue *Around the World in 80 Lays*, published by Skyhorse, was authored by a writer associated with Playboy TV.
Answer: True
In 2008, Skyhorse Publishing released the erotic travelogue *Around the World in 80 Lays*, authored by Joe Diamond, a writer for Playboy TV.
Malcolm Nance's book *Defeating ISIS* became a *New York Times* e-book bestseller.
Answer: True
Malcolm Nance's book, *Defeating ISIS: Who They Are, How They Fight, What They Believe*, became a *New York Times* e-book bestseller.
Woody Allen's memoir *Apropos of Nothing* was published by Skyhorse after its original publisher, Hachette Book Group, canceled the release.
Answer: True
Woody Allen's memoir *Apropos of Nothing* was published by Skyhorse after its original publisher, Hachette Book Group, canceled the release due to employee protests.
Michael Cohen's memoir *Disloyal* achieved the number one position on *The New York Times* bestseller list.
Answer: True
Michael Cohen's memoir *Disloyal* achieved the number one position on *The New York Times* bestseller list.
Philippe Petit's 2015 book *The Walk* was directly related to a major motion picture adaptation.
Answer: True
In 2015, Skyhorse Publishing released Philippe Petit's book, *The Walk*, which detailed his high-wire walk between the World Trade Center towers and served as a tie-in to the major motion picture of the same name.
Skyhorse Publishing published Blake Bailey's biography of Philip Roth after its original publisher, W. W. Norton & Company, withdrew it following allegations against Bailey.
Answer: True
Skyhorse Publishing announced in May 2021 that it would publish Blake Bailey's biography of Philip Roth, *Philip Roth: The Biography*, after W. W. Norton & Company withdrew the book following allegations against Bailey.
Skyhorse Publishing released Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s book *The Real Anthony Fauci* in November 2021.
Answer: True
On November 16, 2021, Skyhorse Publishing released Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s book, *The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health*, which became a bestseller.
Skyhorse Publishing has published a significant number of titles concerning the JFK assassination, many of which are noted for promoting conspiracy theories.
Answer: True
Skyhorse Publishing has published thirty-five titles related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, with a significant portion of these publications noted for promoting conspiracy theories surrounding the event.
Controversy arose regarding Skyhorse Publishing's publication of the January 6th Committee's report, particularly concerning its introduction and distribution via Simon & Schuster.
Answer: True
Controversy arose when Simon & Schuster announced it would distribute Skyhorse's publication of the January 6th Committee's report, which featured an introduction by Darren Beattie, known for conspiracy theories.
In 2023, Skyhorse Publishing entered into a publishing agreement with Children's Health Defense, an organization associated with vaccine misinformation.
Answer: True
In 2023, Skyhorse Publishing had a deal to publish books from Children's Health Defense, an organization associated with vaccine misinformation and led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Skyhorse Publishing released the erotic travelogue *Around the World in 80 Lays* in which year?
Answer: 2008
Skyhorse Publishing released the erotic travelogue *Around the World in 80 Lays* in 2008.
Which book by Malcolm Nance, published by Skyhorse, became a *New York Times* e-book bestseller?
Answer: *Defeating ISIS: Who They Are, How They Fight, What They Believe*
Malcolm Nance's book, *Defeating ISIS: Who They Are, How They Fight, What They Believe*, became a *New York Times* e-book bestseller.
Why did Skyhorse Publishing acquire and release Woody Allen's memoir *Apropos of Nothing*?
Answer: It was originally scheduled for release by Hachette Book Group but was canceled due to protests.
Skyhorse Publishing acquired and released Woody Allen's memoir *Apropos of Nothing* after its original publisher, Hachette Book Group, canceled the release due to employee protests.
Michael Cohen's memoir *Disloyal* achieved which bestseller status?
Answer: A number one bestseller on The New York Times list.
Michael Cohen's memoir *Disloyal* achieved the number one position on *The New York Times* bestseller list.
Skyhorse Publishing's investment in books about the JFK assassination in 2013 included acquiring new titles and reprinting existing ones. How much was invested in reprinting older titles?
Answer: $300,000 to $400,000
In 2013, Skyhorse Publishing reportedly invested $300,000 to $400,000 for reprinting seventeen titles on the JFK assassination.
The controversy surrounding the January 6th Committee's report distribution involved Skyhorse Publishing and which other major distributor?
Answer: Simon & Schuster
The controversy surrounding the January 6th Committee's report distribution involved Skyhorse Publishing and its distributor, Simon & Schuster.
Which organization, associated with vaccine misinformation and led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., made a publishing deal with Skyhorse in 2023?
Answer: Children's Health Defense
In 2023, Skyhorse Publishing entered into a publishing agreement with Children's Health Defense, an organization associated with vaccine misinformation and led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Which book by Alan Dershowitz, published by Skyhorse's Hot Books imprint, became a *New York Times* bestseller?
Answer: *The Case Against Impeaching Trump*
Alan Dershowitz's book, *The Case Against Impeaching Trump*, published by Skyhorse's Hot Books imprint, became a *New York Times* bestseller.
Skyhorse Publishing has published a significant number of books related to the JFK assassination, many of which are noted for:
Answer: Promoting conspiracy theories surrounding the event.
Skyhorse Publishing has published a significant number of titles concerning the JFK assassination, many of which are noted for promoting conspiracy theories surrounding the event.
By 2016, Skyhorse Publishing's workforce had expanded to over 90 employees.
Answer: True
By 2016, Skyhorse Publishing's workforce had expanded to 93 employees.
In 2015, Skyhorse Publishing reported revenues exceeding $43 million.
Answer: True
In 2015, Skyhorse Publishing reported revenues exceeding $43 million.
Skyhorse Publishing employees attempted to unionize with the UAW in 2018, but the effort did not succeed.
Answer: True
In November 2018, an attempt by Skyhorse Publishing employees to unionize with the United Auto Workers Local 2110 was unsuccessful, falling short of the necessary votes.
In April 2018, Skyhorse Publishing underwent a reorganization and job cuts, citing declining sales and distribution challenges.
Answer: True
In April 2018, Skyhorse Publishing underwent a reorganization and job cuts, attributed to a 19% decline in net sales during 2017 and challenges related to paper shortages and book distribution.
Simon & Schuster commenced distribution of Skyhorse Publishing's titles in January 2019.
Answer: True
Simon & Schuster commenced the distribution of Skyhorse Publishing's titles in the United States and most global markets on January 1, 2019.
How many employees did Skyhorse Publishing have by 2016?
Answer: 93
By 2016, Skyhorse Publishing had 93 employees.
What were Skyhorse Publishing's reported revenues in 2015?
Answer: Over $43 million
In 2015, Skyhorse Publishing reported revenues exceeding $43 million.
What was the result of the union election attempt by Skyhorse Publishing employees in November 2018?
Answer: The unionization attempt failed to achieve the necessary votes.
The unionization attempt by Skyhorse Publishing employees in November 2018 failed to achieve the necessary votes.
What was the primary reason cited for the reorganization and job cuts at Skyhorse Publishing in April 2018?
Answer: A significant decline in net sales in the previous year.
The primary reason cited for the reorganization and job cuts at Skyhorse Publishing in April 2018 was a significant decline in net sales during the preceding year.
Who began distributing Skyhorse Publishing's titles in the US and most global markets starting January 1, 2019?
Answer: Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster began distributing Skyhorse Publishing's titles in the US and most global markets starting January 1, 2019.
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) criticized Skyhorse Publishing in 2013 for its association with *American Free Press*, an anti-Semitic publication.
Answer: True
The source indicates that the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) criticized Skyhorse Publishing in 2013 for its association with *American Free Press*, an anti-Semitic publication.
A 2020 *Vanity Fair* article characterized Skyhorse Publishing as a toxic workplace that published conspiracy theories.
Answer: True
A 2020 article in *Vanity Fair* criticized Skyhorse Publishing, characterizing it as a toxic workplace and noting its practice of publishing books containing conspiracy theories.
In 2020, the *Los Angeles Times* described Skyhorse Publishing as being 'almost comically agnostic on the truth'.
Answer: True
In 2020, the *Los Angeles Times* characterized Skyhorse Publishing as being 'almost comically agnostic on the truth'.
*The Guardian* described Tony Lyons in March 2022 as 'the US publisher who picks up books 'cancelled' by other presses'.
Answer: True
In March 2022, *The Guardian* referred to Skyhorse publisher Tony Lyons as 'the US publisher who picks up books 'cancelled' by other presses'.
Tony Lyons posits that publishing books with which readers may disagree can foster understanding and bridge perspectives.
Answer: True
Tony Lyons believes that publishers can foster understanding and bridge perspectives by encouraging readers to engage with material they disagree with or find angering.
What criticism did the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) levy against Skyhorse Publishing in 2013?
Answer: Allowing an anti-Semitic publication to sell co-authored books.
In 2013, the Southern Poverty Law Center criticized Skyhorse Publishing for allowing *American Free Press*, described as an anti-Semitic publication, to sell books co-authored by Richard Belzer.
According to a 2020 *Vanity Fair* article, Skyhorse Publishing was labeled as what?
Answer: A toxic workplace that published conspiracy theories.
A 2020 article in *Vanity Fair* criticized Skyhorse Publishing, characterizing it as a toxic workplace and noting its practice of publishing books containing conspiracy theories.
How did the *Los Angeles Times* characterize Skyhorse Publishing in 2020?
Answer: As "almost comically agnostic on the truth."
In 2020, the *Los Angeles Times* characterized Skyhorse Publishing as being 'almost comically agnostic on the truth'.
*The Guardian* described Tony Lyons in March 2022 as a publisher known for what?
Answer: Picking up books "cancelled" by other presses.
In March 2022, *The Guardian* referred to Skyhorse publisher Tony Lyons as 'the US publisher who picks up books 'cancelled' by other presses'.
What is Tony Lyons' philosophy on publishing controversial material?
Answer: Publishing challenging material can help foster understanding and bridge perspectives.
Tony Lyons believes that publishers can foster understanding and bridge perspectives by encouraging readers to engage with material they disagree with or find angering.
What is the official website address for Skyhorse Publishing?
Answer: www.skyhorsepublishing.com
The official website for Skyhorse Publishing is www.skyhorsepublishing.com.