Poetry presses thrive as readers turn to verse in straitened economic times

Many thriving poetry publishers in the North have likened its recent boom to its popularity under Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s, arguing the form offers a unique type of human connection.   Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-27 18:24:04 UTC ]
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Pasadena’s Red Hen Press Marks 30 Years

The Californian small press celebrates 30 years of independent publishing in 2024. Red Hen puts out 27 titles annually in fiction and poetry—including the poems of Percival Everett—across seven imprints. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In hard times for media companies, these people are working to bolster Indigenous news coverage in Sask.

Times are hard for print media in Saskatchewan. This is true for Indigenous-focused news outlets just like any other. But some are adapting to change and hoping to inspire the next generation of Indigenous journalists. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2024-08-19 10:00:00 UTC ]
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New Bookstore Aims to Help Readers Cope With Burnout

5 to 9 Books, a new online-only bookstore run through Bookshop.org and Libro.fm, aims to help burned out professionals and new retirees cope with the stresses of life by introducing them to new hobbies and feeding their passions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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St. Martin’s Press Responds to Marketing Controversy

Amid a months-long dispute with influencers, many of whom have vowed not to promote St. Martin's Press titles until their concerns are addressed, SMP on Friday released a brief statement condemning "racism in all its forms" and saying it remains committed to "publishing a wide variety of books... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Imagination Takes Flight: Indie Books for Young Readers

This fall, children’s books from indie presses emphasize finding one’s voice and choosing one’s own adventure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Dallas Art Publisher K.Co Press Readies First Trade Title

The Texas-based art book publisher is set to launch its first commercial trade publication, 'Joy Machine,' a retrospective of the work of Texas sculptor Jeffie Brewer, with plans to publish two to three titles a year starting in 2025. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A Grim Fate Befalls Horror Publisher DarkLit Press

Canada-based independent horror publisher DarkLit Press has collapsed, with authors jumping ship and claiming royalties have gone unpaid. A year ago, DarkLit was announcing new imprints and developing its audio offerings, but its website and social media accounts have since gone black, and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Washington State University Press Set to Be Shut Down

The press will reportedly close at the end of the year after university officials decided to eliminate its $300,000 annual funding. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Inaugural Inside Literary Prize Empowers Incarcerated Readers

The award—a collaboration between Freedom Reads, the National Book Foundation, and the Center for Justice Innovation—is judged by more than 200 incarcerated individuals from 12 prisons across six states, making it the first of its kind in the U.S. Imani Perry's 'South to America: A Journey Below... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The 'Southwest Review' Launches New Pony Press

The Dallas-based 'Southwest Review' is launching New Pony Press, which plans to publish works by cult writers, putting out one book a year. Its first title is 'Disappearances,' a book of drawings by Barry Gifford, publishing October 8. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Thorndike Brings Spanish-language Large Print to Young Readers

Reps say Spanish-language large print books are a great way for young English-language learners to improve their reading skills while staying connected to their cultural backgrounds and enjoying the same works as their English-speaking peers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Presses Make Welcoming Homes for Immigrant Writing

At Restless Books, Black Lawrence Press, and Academic Studies Press, first-generation American editors want to hear from writers with cross-cultural stories to tell. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Russian missiles destroyed one of Ukraine’s largest book-printing presses.

Photo by Laurel Chor and NPR NPR reports that this May, the printing press Factor Druk in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv was devastated by a Russian missile attack, taking the lives of seven employees and wounding more than 20 others. The attack also destroyed thousands of books and much of the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-07-18 17:02:49 UTC ]
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Always Here Bookstore Shows Up for LGBTQ Readers

Always Here Bookstore, a pop-up in Portland, Ore., aims to be a literary oasis for queer, trans, Latinx, and neurodivergent people of all ages. While they search for a bricks-and-mortar home, co-owners Rafael Hart and John Hart want Always Here to be a go-to source for books with LGBTQ authors... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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What the New York Times Missed: 71 More of the Best Books of the 21st Century

Last week, The New York Times Book Review published a list of the “100 Best Books of the 21st Century.” (Well, so far, obviously. Why not just call it the best books of the last 25 years? Do they know something we don’t? Oh well.) To put it together, the Book Review surveyed “hundreds of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-07-16 08:56:08 UTC ]
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8 Page-Turning Books With Short Chapters To Keep You Hooked

Books with short chapters, Christmas in July Reads, YA book out this week, and much more on Book Riot today. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Disobedience Press Debuts with Exploration of Book Bans

The Ann Arbor, Mich.–based small publisher launched this month with 'Trouble in Censorville,' a hard-hitting collection of essays by educators about their firsthand experiences with book bans. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Unnamed Press Inaugurates Smith & Taylor Classics Imprint

Los Angeles independent publisher Unnamed Press has unveiled Smith & Taylor Classics, a new imprint helmed by acquiring editors Allison Miriam Woodnutt (née Smith) and Brandon Taylor, author of 'Real Life,' 'Filthy Animals,' and 'The Late Americans.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Check It Out: How ThriftBooks Helps Libraries Turn Excess Books Into Revenue

As the world’s largest independent seller of new and used books, ThriftBooks is known to customers as the place to purchase affordable books and locate hard-to-find titles. But the online retailer also plays another important role: helping libraries raise significant funds from unneeded books.... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Belle Point Press Centers Mid-South Writers and Their Work

The Fort Smith, Ark.–based small press is committed to publishing books by Mid-South writers that are accessible to readers everywhere. Publisher Casie Dodd hopes that its newly inked distribution deal with IPG will help make this goal a reality. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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