Counterpoint Press Marks 20 Years

Many things have changed in the two-decade life of independent publisher Counterpoint Press. Its mission, however, hasn't: "Publish books that matter." Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Notables of the Year: Madeline McIntosh

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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