Small Press Distribution, which has brought titles from hundreds of independent publishers to readers for more than 50 years, is in urgent need of financial help to keep from folding. A GoFundMe campaign is aiming to raise $100,000 to cover its next month of costs, including health care for its 10 employees and a percentage […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-21 15:11:21 UTC ]
FOR THE FIRST two-plus decades of its existence (it was founded in 1979), the Library of America — a small press devoted to “publishing America’s greatest writing in authoritative new editions” — hewed closely to the established canon: Melville, Hawthorne, Poe, Twain, Thoreau, Henry James, Edith... Continue reading at Los Angeles Review of Books
[ Los Angeles Review of Books | 2019-12-13 13:30:11 UTC ]
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Here are the 78 best book covers of the year, according to the best designers in the industry. | Lit Hub “Why would you have children in this uncertain world?” How two new books grapple with the ethics of parenthood. | Lit Hub Five great small press audiobooks to gift anyone on your list... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-11-25 11:30:31 UTC ]
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For book lovers, Small Business Saturday means a trip to the local independent bookstore, many of which invite local authors to hang out and make recommendations. If you’re an audiobook lover you can still support small businesses, and I don’t mean purchasing your audiobooks on compact disc. Ask... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-11-25 09:48:59 UTC ]
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The small indie press boom is among us. In both 2017 and 2018, a whopping 40% or more of the National Book Awards longlists included titles from university and independent presses. It’s an exciting time for small presses— never before have there been so many diverse books in the mainstream... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2019-08-29 11:00:48 UTC ]
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If you happened to be at the farmer’s market in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park this past Saturday, you might have trailed the vendor tents across the street to Grand Army Plaza and landed in the 2019 Small Press Flea, two concentric circles of book fair tables set up between the Soldiers’ and Sailors’... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-08-28 08:47:44 UTC ]
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Debut author Sarah J. Sover talks about finding the perfect home for her comedic fantasy novel Double-Crossing the Bridge with the indie publisher The Parliament House. The post Breaking In: Fantasy author Sarah J. Sover on Finding Home at a Small Press by Cassandra Lipp appeared first on... Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2019-08-15 14:00:43 UTC ]
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English entrepreneur and ZE Records cofounder Michael Zilkha has launched ZE Books, a new small press that will publish "literary mix-tapes from visionary writers, artists, and musicians." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Engaged fans and ongoing relevance keep the backlist going at independent publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent publishers take up more than half of the Wellcome Book Prize shortlist with Canongate, Oneworld, CB Editions and the Text Publishing company all vying for the £30,000 award. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent publishers have joined forces with a Hackney bookshop for a charity event in aid of helping the homeless. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Winter moves among independent publishers: Nonfiction works are the focus in Europa Compass, and Chicago Review Press buys Oklahoma's Council Oak Books. The post Industry Notes: Europa Editions’ New Imprint; Chicago Press Buys Council Oak appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The annual British Book Awards, with winners to be announced May 13, are widening their recognition of independent publishers and of nonfiction and illustrated work in children's books. The post British Book Awards Expanded for 2019 in Children’s Books, Small Presses appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As politics and publishing collide this year, the International Alliance of Independent Publishers' is organizing a WomenList exhibition of 30 titles on feminism and women. The post ‘WomenList’ from Paris-Based International Alliance of Independent Publishers appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PublishDrive, a global ebook distribution platform for authors and independent publishers, has introduced a new subscription pricing option allowing authors to pay a flat fee. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Poetry Book Society's Winter Selections have been dominated by independent publishers "for the first time ever", while the "prestigious" Winter Choice has been awarded to Raymond Antrobus, published by Penned in the Margins. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Benedicte Page reflects on the current status of literary fiction and the role of independent publishers in the book industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent publishers are increasing their focus on events, social media and developing a strong identity through their output to boost sales and build communities of readers, a range of indies have told The Bookseller. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Independent Publishers Caucus has taken another step in its effort to become an advocacy group for independent publishers, naming former Tyrus Books publisher Ben LeRoy as its first executive director. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In light of the Reflecting Realities report, Katrina Gutierrez explains how the industry can better support small presses working to increase representation in children's books. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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