Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Schedule for aggregate minimum future contractual commitments $ in Millions	May 31, 2020 USD ($)
Royalty Advances [Abstract]
2020	$ 16.2
2021	5.3
2022	0.6
2023	0.0
2025	0.0
2026 and thereafter	0.1
Total commitments	22.2
MInimum Print Quantities [Abstract]
2020	40.9
2021	1.7
2022	1.4
2023	0.0
2025	0.0
2026 and thereafter	0.0
Total commitments	$ 44.0

The amount of contractual commitments related to royalty advances.

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Contractual Commitments Royalty Advances Due After Five Year

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The amount of contractual commitments related to royalty advances due within one year from the balance sheet date.

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The amount of contractual commitments related to royalty advances due within five year from the balance sheet date.

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The amount of contractual commitments related to royalty advances due within four year from the balance sheet date.

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The amount of contractual commitments related to royalty advances due within three year from the balance sheet date.

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The amount of contractual commitments related to royalty advances due within two year from the balance sheet date.

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MInimum Print Quantities [Abstract]

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Minimum Print Quantities Commitments Amount Due After Five Years

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The amount the entity has committed to make for future minimum print qunatities commitment amount.

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The amount the entity has committed to make for future minimum print qunatities commitment amount, due within one year of the balance sheet date.

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The amount the entity has committed to make for future minimum print qunatities commitment amount, due within fifth year of the balance sheet date.

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The amount the entity has committed to make for future minimum print qunatities commitment amount, due within fourth year of the balance sheet date.

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The amount the entity has committed to make for future minimum print qunatities commitment amount, due within third year of the balance sheet date.

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The amount the entity has committed to make for future minimum print qunatities commitment amount, due within second year of the balance sheet date.

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