Chicago, New York and London — Elliott Investment Management L.P., the owner of Barnes & Noble, plans to acquire the assets and business operations of Paper Source Inc., which will allow the stationery and gift retailer to emerge from Chapter 11 with the support of a well-capitalized owner. Paper Source has approximately 130 stores across the U.S. Elliott is also the owner of Barnes & Noble, the leading bookseller in the U.S. with bookstores in every state. The businesses are highly complementary, with shared product ranges and a common commitment …