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Lutheran books deal

1517 Media, the US based Christian publishing and media company linked to the evangelical Lutheran Church of America, has acquired Lutheran University Press (LUP). Both companies are based in Minneapolis.

Lutheran University Press (LUP) was established in 2000 and has 75 titles which will transfer, becoming the fourth imprint for 1517 Media which already has Beaming Books, Fortress Press and Augsberg Books. LUP had almost 100 employees but none will be transferring to the new owner. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

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