A nonprofit that distributed books for many of the country’s small presses has closed, and the fallout could affect the publishing industry in ways both big and small. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-04-17 09:03:54 UTC ]
The closure of SPD, one of the last independent distributors remaining in the United States, is the latest blow to small presses looking for options to get their titles into bookstores and other accounts. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
An independent publisher considers the challenges and opportunities for small presses in her home market. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
An independent publisher considers the challenges and opportunities for small presses in her home market. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
As we move into the fall reading season, deeply imagined short stories and inventive linked essays are having a moment alongside novels. What’s thrilling about the books coming out from small presses is the breadth of range—there are intentional and accidental murders, family drama and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2023-09-26 11:15:00 UTC ]
As interest in translated literature grows, small presses like Two Lines, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this September, are eager to introduce new international authors to Anglophone readers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
Small presses have been publishing excellent work by writers who you may not know (yet). From compelling short stories to heart-wrenching novels, these books will take you on a journey across states and countries, into the past or to the future, as well as deep into the minds of richly-drawn... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2023-06-30 11:00:00 UTC ]
The award, championing small presses with fewer than five staff, was won by The Doloriad – an audaciously original novel set in a post-apocalyptic dystopiaDead Ink Books has won the Republic of Consciousness prize for small presses for Missouri Williams’s “astonishing” debut novel The Doloriad.... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2023-04-26 08:35:38 UTC ]
The ever-consolidating U.S. trade publishing market is increasingly characterized by five dominant publishers, scores of small presses, and few midsize players. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
Shola von Reinhold wins the award for small publishing houses with their novel LOTE, but financial reward split among 10 publishersThe Scottish author Shola von Reinhold has won the Republic of Consciousness prize for small presses for their “dazzling” queer debut novel LOTE. But the £20,000... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2021-05-19 12:17:35 UTC ]
The fledgling indie publisher organization, founded in 2016, has emerged from the crucible of the Covid-19 pandemic as an invaluable resource to small presses. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Eight retailers and nine small presses now are in the running for the British Book Awards' top winners' list, coming in May. The post Nibbies 2021: Bookstore, Small Press Regional and Country Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-03-17 11:28:19 UTC ]
This week we reveal the small presses and independent bookshops that make up our regional and country shortlists for this year’s British Book Awards. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-18 13:15:35 UTC ]
Peepal Tree is among the indie publishers to be longlisted for this year's Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-03 18:33:01 UTC ]
The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving is a chance for such small presses as Archipelago and Haymarket to ask readers for the financial support that keeps their businesses alive and thriving. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-12-01 05:00:00 UTC ]
The Italian Publishers Association expresses support for Frankfurt's decision on a physical exhibition and cheers funding for small presses. The post Italian Publishers: Small-Press Aid From Rome, Solidarity With Frankfurt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-09-10 18:48:13 UTC ]
A survey of indie presses shows that 60% fear they could be out of business by the autumn, writes Galley Beggar Press cofounder Sam JordisonOver the past few years, the success of independent publishers such as Fitzcarraldo, And Other Stories, Bluemooose and Influx Press has been something to... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2020-05-15 06:00:32 UTC ]
The Bookseller and writer development charity Spread the Word have launched a survey of small independent presses to assess the financial pressures they are under as a result of the coronavirus lockdown. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-05-04 09:12:42 UTC ]
As more and more authors potentially feel disenfranchised by the larger counterparts, or feel like they never had a shot in the first place, small presses are uniquely positioned to get writers to market. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-10 21:57:10 UTC ]
The Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses has been granted Arts Council funding for the next two years. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-08-27 08:51:41 UTC ]