A Hard, but Good, Ending for Polis Books

After 11 years, Jason Pinter's small press fell under the weight of a host of issues all too familiar to indie publishers. But his elegance under the pressure of handling the collapse—including the rehoming of 60% of Polis's 171-title backlist—stands out. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]

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The Kids Are All Right: Spotlight on Flamboyant Books

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