41 COMPANY PROFILE SEARCH PRESS +44 (0)1892 510850 www.searchpress.com Hobby & crafts are having a moment! Have you noticed any new trends? Absolutely! We’ve seen a huge rise in mindful, screen-free hobbies, with people embracing creativity as a way to relax and unwind. One of the biggest recent trends has been cosy colouring, which has taken social media by storm. Our upcoming titles Draw Me! Colour Me! Cozy Home and Draw Me! Colour Me! Cozy Friend tap into this trend perfectly, combining simple step-by-step drawing tutorials with relaxing colouring pages in a fun, accessible format. How would you advise a retailer who is interested in stocking your products? We’d recommend starting with a selection of our bestselling core titles before expanding into seasonal and trend-led ranges. Our sales team can also provide category insights and bestseller data to help retailers build a balanced range that performs well for their customers. What sets you apart from competitors? As a family-run independent publisher dedicated exclusively to art and craft, creativity is at the heart of everything we do. We work with some of the world’s leading artists and makers to produce books that combine expert instruction with beautiful design. Our reputation has been built on quality, practicality and a genuine passion for inspiring creativity. Do you visit any trade shows? Do you plan to visit any soon? Yes. We regularly exhibit at major trade and publishing events throughout the year. We’ll be attending the Gardners Book Fair in September, the Frankfurt Book Fair in October, and the London Book Fair next spring. These events are a fantastic opportunity to meet retailers, discover new trends and showcase our latest titles. What are you looking forward to most over the next year? We’re looking forward to continuing to grow our publishing programme, welcoming exciting new authors, and bringing even more innovative creative titles to readers around the world. It’s always rewarding to see our books inspire people to discover new hobbies, develop their creative skills and enjoy the many benefits of making. What new products can we expect from you in the future? You can expect plenty of exciting new releases across our core art and craft categories, from contemporary crochet and embroidery to painting, drawing and mixed media. Alongside our traditional book publishing, we’re continuing to explore innovative formats such as card decks, interactive workbooks and trend-led titles that make learning new skills more engaging and accessible than ever.
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