Optimum Publishing International

Optimum Publishing International is an independent Canadian publisher, specializing in political, and spy non-fiction.

Optimum Publishing International
StatusActive
Founded1970s
FounderMichael Baxendale
Headquarters locationToronto, Canada
DistributionCanada
Nonfiction topicsPolitics, True Crime
Official websiteoptimumpublishingintermational.com

History

Optimum Publishing International was originally founded as the publishing arm of the Montreal Star in the late 1960s. It continued to operate in the 1970s, even during the Star’s strike.

Post-strike, the book publisher was acquired by Michael Baxendale, who led the publishing house while owned by the Star. Today it’s fun by Dean Baxendale, the son of Michael.[1]

Controversies

Due to the subjects covered in the course of publishing, the organization has been subject to a number of controversies.

Patrick Brown

Optimum International Publishing was named in a suit over publishing a book by Canadian politician Patrick Brown.[2] The publisher refused to remove the alleged defamatory content, claiming it was correct despite the narrative.[3] The case resulted in a settlement and apology from Brown, after the publisher’s insurer disputed its obligations for reimbursement if legal fees.[4]

Criticism of China

In 2021, the publisher released two books that shared critical views of China. Shortly afterwards Twitter suspended the publisher’s main Twitter accounts, as well at 5 affiliated accounts.[5]

References
  1. "About— Hidden Hand Clive Hamilton, Marieke Ohlberg". Optimum Publishing International. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  2. Herhalt, Chris (2019-01-09). "Fedeli threatens to sue Patrick Brown, publisher over misconduct allegation". CP24. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
  3. "Optimum stands by Patrick Brown amid threatened libel suit". Quill and Quire. 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
  4. Bruineman, Marg; Jan 29, Local Journalism Initiative; Pm, 2021 1:00. "Patrick Brown wins lawsuit against insurer for libel coverage". www.barrietoday.com. Retrieved 2021-10-22.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. "Twitter's China Problem Rears Its Head". National Review. 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
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