Springer acquires book portfolio from Canopus Academic Publishing

CAP covers all aspects of physics and the physical sciences and has particularly strong links with the physics community in the UK. Tom Spicer, one of the two owner directors of Canopus Academic Publishing Ltd., will join Springer in order to ensure a smooth transition and further development of the acquired program. Robin Rees, also owner director, will continue as an astronomy consultant for Springer as well as publish popular science books at Canopus Publishing Ltd.