Argus Press

Argus Press is a British publishing company. It was acquired by British Electric Traction (BET) in 1966, and became the publishing arm of that company.

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Argus Newspapers

The newspaper division of the company, Argus Newspapers, was purchased by Trinity International Holdings (later Trinity Mirror) in 1993.[1] Among its titles are the South London Press, the Reading Chronicle, and several other regional papers.[2]

Argus Specialist Publications

The magazine division of the company is Argus Specialist Publications. Among its former titles are the computing magazines ZX Computing,[3] Computer Gamer,[4] Computing Today and Your Commodore.

Argus Press Software

The software division, Argus Press Software, was active in the 1980s, producing games for several home computer systems of the time.

It acquired Quicksilva and Starcade in 1984,[5][6] Bug Byte in 1985,[7] and also published titles by the wargame company MC Lothlorien.[8]

In 1987 Argus Press Software was purchased by its managing director, Stephen Hall, and renamed GrandSlam Entertainment.[9]

References

  1. ^ The Independent, 2 November 1993, "Argus papers deal finalised"
  2. ^ The Independent, 24 March 1993, "Trinity considers bid for Argus newspapers"
  3. ^ Your Spectrum, August 1984, "Frontlines"
  4. ^ CRASH, June 1987, "News"
  5. ^ Popular Computing Weekly, 7-13 June 1984, "Argus buys out Quicksilva"
  6. ^ Home Computing Weekly, 23 October 1984, "News"
  7. ^ CRASH, July 1985, "This Tormented Business"
  8. ^ Sinclair User, May 1985, "News"
  9. ^ Sinclair User, January 1988, "Whodunwot"