Oakland, CA—The Independent Institute’s book publishing program is moving distribution to Simon & Schuster, effective June 1, 2025.

“As one of the largest publishers and distributors in the United States, Simon & Schuster provides the Independent Institute’s authors and initiatives greater reach and resources during an unprecedented moment of uncertainty in the world, when bold new ideas are needed more than ever before,” said Brad DeVos, Chief Operating Officer for the Independent Institute.

“With our growing publishing program, we needed rapid fulfillment and strong relationships in the retail and library markets,” said Matthew Maschino, Independent’s Director of Sales. “Simon & Schuster’s capabilities are unmatched, and we look forward to working closely with their team to reach readers worldwide.”

Titles publishing after June 1 can be ordered from Simon & Schuster today. Independent Institute’s previous distributor, IPG, will continue to process orders for current titles through May 30 and accept returns through November 30.

For more information, contact Robert Ade, [email protected], or (510) 635-3690.

The Independent Institute is a non-profit, public policy, research and educational organization that promotes the power of independent thinking to boldly advance peaceful, prosperous, and free societies grounded in a commitment to human worth and dignity. Among the many influential authors published by the Independent Institute over nearly forty years are political theorist Robert Higgs, economist Judy Shelton, tech entrepreneurs Peter Thiel and David Sacks, historians David Beito and Stephen Halbrook, and the late environmental scientist Fred Singer. Learn more at www.independent.org.

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio, and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and VBK in the Netherlands and Belgium. It proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.