Primary Wave Music Backs Atticus Works with $100M Investment to Acquire and Promote Literary and Theatrical Catalogs

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Atticus Works launches in a strategic partnership with Primary Wave Music to acquire and elevate iconic literary and theatrical catalogs.

Atticus Works, a new literary and theatrical catalog acquisition company, has announced its launch in strategic partnership with leading independent publisher Primary Wave Music. The company acquires interests in literary and theatrical catalogs, partnering with authors, estates, and their advisors to unlock the full potential of beloved works while honoring the author’s legacy and vision.

Founded by Richard Hurowitz, a writer, publisher, and investor, Atticus Works brings Primary Wave Music’s artist-first partnership model to the literary and theatrical worlds, while remaining true to the culture and tradition of great literature. Hurowitz is the founder of Octavian, an international investment firm, and publisher of The Octavian Report, a magazine of ideas covering geopolitics, economics, culture, and books.

“The literary and theatrical backlist represents one of the most compelling and underserved opportunities in media today. I have worked for many years at the intersection of finance, literature, and ideas, and Atticus Works brings those worlds together. Our goal is to ensure that our culture’s greatest literary works find the audiences and resources they deserve,” said Richard Hurowitz.

“Larry Mestel and his team have built something truly extraordinary at Primary Wave Music, a visionary, artist-first company that has transformed how iconic catalogs are managed and valued. We are thrilled and honored to have them as our partners, and to bring their expertise, capabilities, and creativity to our writers.”

“Teaming up with Richard Hurowitz to invest in iconic literary properties fits like a glove with Primary Wave Music’s longstanding strategy of building nurturing, and reimagining timeless intellectual property,” said Lexi Todd, Deputy COO, Primary Wave Music.

“We’re thrilled to align with Richard’s vision and deep connections in the literary world, and we see this partnership as a perfect complement to our mission of elevating iconic content into enduring cultural touchstones. We look forward to building a business around protecting the stories that people already love, while also bringing them to life for new audiences for generations to come.”

Substantial capital has already been committed to Atticus Works by Primary Wave Music, at a minimum of $100,000,000.