Gold Star Publications

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Gold Star Publications
Founded1972
Founder David Gold
brother Ralph
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Official website gsp.co.uk/,%20http://www.gginternational.com:80/media/export.htm

Gold Star Publications was a British magazine publisher co-owned by David Gold with his brother Ralph. [1] It included printing and distribution businesses, and a stable of titles including Rustler and Raider .

The business was formed in 1972 when Gold and David Sullivan merged their publishing interests. [2] [3]

The Gold brothers sold their interests in November 2006. [4] In 2007, the brothers also sold their share in Sport Newspapers. [5]

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  2. Roebuck, Martin. "Still flying by the seat of my pants at 75". EVA VIP. Retrieved 2022-07-04. In 1972, by which time Gold had expanded to 10 magazine outlets, one of his main rivals, David Sullivan, "made me an offer I couldn't refuse" and the two like-minded businessmen merged their publishing, print and distribution operations.
  3. "David Gold: Luck, fear and fortune". Growth Business. 2004-12-01. Retrieved 2022-07-04. Gold's main rival in the 'top shelf' publishing industry was David Sullivan [...] Gold admits that 'such was the competition that neither of us was making any serious money.' This led to them joining forces and merging their publishing groups – a venture that lasted 25 years and led to the launch of the Sunday Sport newspaper in 1986.
  4. Lucas, Damien (2015-09-09). "West Ham co-owner David Gold hits back at 'porn' jibe with a passionate defence of club on Twitter". HITC. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  5. "Sports Newspapers sale nets £1m fee". The Telegraph. London. 9 August 2007. Retrieved 15 September 2010.