The Broken Binding Publishing have acquired Scott Drakeford’s trilogy, The Age of Ire, in a 3 book deal. Marcus Gipps, Publishing Director at The Broken Binding Publishing, acquired UK and Commonwealth rights for physical and ebook from Anna Carmichael at Abner Stein on behalf of Matt Bialer at SJGA.

The first book, Ire, previously published as Rise of the Mages, will be revised and edited and republished in January 2027.

Drakeford said: “I’ve watched the incredible work that Matt Holland, Marcus Gipps, and the entire Broken Binding team have been doing for years, hoping to someday be a part of what I think is the best publishing company in the world. I’m elated and honored to be joining an immensely talented stable of authors published by The Broken Binding Publishing, starting with a fully revised, definitive edition of the Age of Ire series.”

Gipps said:  "Scott’s books were on my radar before I even joined TBB, and I was always surprised they hadn’t found a home in the UK. I’m delighted to be able to bring them to a new audience here, and can’t wait to read the third book!"

About Scott Drakeford

SCOTT DRAKEFORD is the author of the Age of Ire series. He’s also the co-host of the Hugo-nominated podcast Publishing Rodeo. Scott is a former mechanical engineer and tech person turned full-time trophy husband, father, and writer. He currently lives in the Pacific Northwest with his badass wife, their tenacious children, and one very naughty dog.

About The Broken Binding Publishing:

A new publishing imprint spinning off from the incredibly successful special edition and subscription box company The Broken Binding, TBBP has already had a Sunday Times bestseller with its debut publication by Ryan Cahill. Focusing on epic and traditional fantasy, with some SF and horror to come, TBBP will be bringing its publications to a wide market thanks to physical, ebook and audio distribution deals worldwide. The carefully curated list will focus on high-quality production values as well as providing bespoke publishing plans for authors new, established or hybrid.