Catch up with what's new at Perfect Bound:
SUPADU AND PERFECT BOUND COOPERATE TO EXPAND PUBLISHERS' D2C SALES OPPORTUNITIES
[November 5, 2025, London, UK and Frankfurt, Germany] - Supadu, a leading provider of digital solutions for the publishing industry, has partnered with Perfect Bound to deliver streamlined, customizable website solutions for publishers—enhancing their digital presence, print capabilities and expanding their reach.
A STRATEGIC COLLABORATION
This new partnership provides Perfect Bound publishers access to ‘Supadu for Shopify’ website and ecommerce solution. The solution is dynamically fed with live product information and is fully integrated with Perfect Bound’s print capabilities.
By offering an affordable, user-friendly website setup that is quick to deploy, accessible, secure, and capable of selling all book formats from a single cart, Perfect Bound publishers can now take full advantage of growing direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales opportunities and amplify their wider digital footprint.
“Supadu is delighted to support Perfect Bound publishers in expanding their direct-to-consumer capabilities across Europe and worldwide. By combining Perfect Bound’s expertise in independent publishing with Supadu’s proven eCommerce and metadata solutions, we are enabling publishers to build stronger connections with readers, broaden global reach, and open up new sales opportunities.” – Sarah Arbuthnot, CCO, Supadu
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Supadu to offer our client publishers a truly streamlined and automated direct-to-consumer (D2C) operation. By combining Supadu’s powerful platform with the cutting-edge tech stack we’ve built at Perfect Bound, we’re making it possible for publishers to turn selling books directly to readers into a virtually touchless process. I believe D2C will be one of the most important avenues for bookselling in the years ahead—it allows publishers to connect directly with their readers, capture more value from each sale, and foster lasting relationships with active readers. Together, we’re giving publishers the tools they need to thrive in the future of bookselling.” – Keith Riegert, President, Stable Book Group
ABOUT SUPADU
Supadu is a leading provider of digital solutions tailored for the publishing industry. With services that include website design, ecommerce development, metadata management, and marketing tools, Supadu empowers publishers through innovative, scalable technologies designed to enhance their digital strategy and drive sales growth.
ABOUT PERFECT BOUND
Perfect Bound Technologies is a cloud‑native SaaS platform that lets publishers of any size run their entire business from one secure dashboard. With over 300 independent and mid‑sized publishers on the platform, Perfect Bound offers end‑to‑end title management, ONIX and metadata distribution, real‑time sales reporting, automated royalty accounting, and a two‑sided printing marketplace spanning 70+ printers on six continents. Perfect Bound eliminates manual workflows, reduces overhead, and accelerates speed‑to‑market—serving as the technology backbone for Stable Distribution and the broader Stable Book Group ecosystem.
PERFECT BOUND TECHNOLOGIES ACQUIRES PUBMATCH, EXPANDING GLOBAL PUBLISHING CAPABILITIES
[October 7, 2024, New York City, NY] – Perfect Bound Technologies Corp., a leading publishing platform providing comprehensive solutions for independent publishers worldwide, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of PubMatch, a global rights and licensing marketplace founded by Jon Malinowski, CEO of the Combined Book Exhibit. This strategic acquisition further solidifies Perfect Bound’s commitment to enhancing the tools and services available to the entire global publishing community.
ABOUT PUBMATCH
PubMatch is an innovative platform dedicated to facilitating the buying and selling of publishing rights worldwide. It connects publishers, agents, authors, and rights representatives, enabling seamless rights transactions and providing a space for industry professionals to showcase their titles and negotiate deals. With a robust membership base spanning across continents, PubMatch has been a critical tool in the international publishing landscape, helping members manage their rights information and streamline the entire rights transaction process.
PERFECT BOUND’S STRATEGIC VISION
With the acquisition of PubMatch, Perfect Bound continues to expand its suite of services designed to empower independent publishers and streamline their operations. Perfect Bound’s platform, known for its global printing marketplace, has added title management, sales and inventory tracking, royalty management, and global distribution provided by Simon & Schuster, and will now be further enhanced by integrating PubMatch’s rights and licensing capabilities.
Jon Malinowski, President and CEO of PubMatch, commented on the acquisition: “Since founding PubMatch, our mission has been to simplify and globalize the process of rights transactions, making it accessible to publishers and agents across the world. Joining forces with Perfect Bound not only aligns with this vision but elevates it. I’m excited to see how the integration will empower our users with a unified platform that streamlines every aspect of publishing rights management, from discovery to deal-making. It’s a win for the global publishing community, and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve together.”
Chris Yeung, President and CTO of Perfect Bound, added: “PubMatch has been a game-changer in the publishing rights marketplace, and we are excited to bring this powerful tool into the Perfect Bound family. By integrating PubMatch’s rights management features with our existing platform, we aim to provide publishers with an even more comprehensive solution that covers every aspect of the publishing process, from manuscript to market. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our mission to support publishers in reaching global audiences and maximizing their revenue potential.”
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR PUBLISHERS
The acquisition of PubMatch by Perfect Bound will provide publishers with a unified platform that simplifies the complexities of publishing in the global market. Publishers using Perfect Bound will now have direct access to PubMatch’s extensive network of rights professionals, making it easier to discover, negotiate, and finalize rights deals. The integration will also streamline the management of metadata, sales, files, contracts and royalty accounting across every facet of the book publishing process.
ABOUT PERFECT BOUND TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
Perfect Bound Technologies Corp. is a cutting-edge publisher platform that allows independent publishers to operate their entire business from a single SaaS solution. With features including title management, sales and inventory tracking, a two-sided global printing marketplace, and royalty and rights management, Perfect Bound is trusted by over 170 publishers worldwide. Perfect Bound is committed to democratizing the publishing process and enabling publishers to reach their full potential in a rapidly evolving industry.
LOOKING AHEAD
The integration of PubMatch into Perfect Bound’s platform is expected to be completed by Q4 2024. During this period, both companies will work closely with their respective user bases to ensure a smooth transition and to maximize the benefits of this powerful new partnership.
