This is the publishing service index for february 2017. Details on how to submit to us are given below we prefer electronic submission, but accept submissions by post. The book is published by the illustrator stefan lindblad, and his imprint canvas illustration press. The independent publishing magazine is a site that posts about many different parts of the publishing process, including finding the right editor, growing a following, and avoiding the many pitfalls that come with being an independent author. When the program was active it become a cesspool of piracy. This has largely been due to the rise and subsequent contribution of independent publishing houses in india who have effectively worked to breathe new life into the indian literary world, thus opening our eyes to newer branches of literature. Blip books is an eclectic independent book publisher based in liverpool, england. It is not uncommon for new companies to top pws list of fastgrowing independent publishers, and that is the case this year. Launched in 1996, the independent publisher book awards are designed to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by independent authors and publishers. Mar 12, 2020 t he past few years have seen notable changes within the indian publishing industry.
Cogito books is an independent bookshop with a unique and carefully curated collection of titles, beautifully presented in a welcoming and relaxing environment. Air university press au press, part of the air force research institute afri, is the publishing agent for air university au. After having their arts council funding cut in 2009, salt announced a 60 per cent drop in sales, prompting a just one book appeal in which they asked supporters to purchase one of their over 1,000 titles in order to stay afloat. The independent book publishing professionals group ibppg is an organization that aims to promote professional standards in independent book publishing also known as indie book publishing, and provide support and recognition for the independent book publishing profession ibppg cosponsors the next generation indie book awards, the largest notforprofit book. Inklings publishing is a small press created by authors for authors. Authors and publishers working together to create awardwinning selfpublished books. Main street rag publishing company independent press.
The book guild is an independent publisher with an eclectic list in both fiction and nonfiction. Tales about northern ontario murders and toronto urbanites. An independent book publishing company founded in wilmington, ohio, orange frazer press boasts a long and eclectic history. Ayebia was founded in 2003 by ghanaianborn publisher, nana ayebia. Edgy, fresh, groundbreaking, eclecticpoetic voices from all walks of life. Independent book publishing professionals are people who are employed by, or provide services to, the independent book publishing industry. Jessica westis a good wellrounded collection of spells for the beginner witch. Nov 02, 2015 these guys are the most successful independent publishers to start up without capital in the last 30 years.
They range in size from very small to quite large, and they publish in almost every conceivable subject area and for almost every audience. A publisher is eligible for inclusion in the list if its net sales. Magpie eclectic is a small, independent press created out of a strong passion for the written word and a dream. Their titles have covered genres from mystery, thriller, young adult, suspense, science fiction, romance, womens fiction to historical fiction. Fake authors would sell ebooks they never wrote and publishing companies would rename all of the main characters in harry potter or 50 shades of grey and. Abbeville press, headquartered in new york, is an independent publisher of fine art and illustrated books. On the adult trade side, we publish a wide range of books, stationery, kits. The independent book publishers association ibpa is a notforprofit membership organization serving the independent publishing community through advocacy and education.
In 2007, independent book publishing professionals group established the next generation indie book awards to recognize and honor the best independently published books of the year in 70 categories. There is also a good mixture of books from both major and independent presses. What they have in common is a commitment to producing only titles that meet very high standards in regard to content and production values. Best writing websites for fiction, nonfiction, and bloggers. Im assuming you are asking because you either have written a book or plan to write a book. An independent publisher printing books in education, learning, management and skills, crown house publishing in carmarthen has won awards for its commitment to publishing. Publishing houses help get books published, independent or indie publishers use niche marketing and specialization to publish books, and vanity publishers bring titles with sentimental value to the marketplace. True epublishing has allowed authors to sidestep traditional publishers because the cost of producing and distributing an ebook is low. True e publishing has allowed authors to sidestep traditional publishers because the cost of producing and distributing an e book is low.
Founded in 1977, abbeville has long been a mainstay in the art book publishing world, and is currently making strides into the digital realm with ebooks, ibooks, and many other efriendly formats. I love your clear explanations of the new publishing environment. Ipg client publishers are an extremely diverse group. Events, interviews, author readings, a selfpublishing area, indie publishers, digital media its all there. Cipa provides a wealth of knowledge that goes above and beyond the membership fee. A london based publishing company, head of zeus opened its doors in early 2012 and, only five years later, was named british book awards independent publisher of the year. An invaluable resource for both aspiring authors and seasoned writers who are interested in independent publishing, digital publishing and technology. Independent publishing, as opposed to self publishing where you do it all yourself, is where you hire a company to help you design, package, and sell your. Established in 2008, we boast a staff of creative individuals sharing over seventyfive years of collective publishing experience. Set up in 1967, it was in the vanguard of new independent book production in. Tin house books launched in 2005 as an offshoot of tin house magazine, an eclectic literary journal that focuses on established and emerging writers in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Kindle direct publishing indie digital publishing made easy. Our goal is to publish at least two anthologies of short stories per.
The rise of independent publishing houses in india tcr. Its future is guided by its continuing commitment to reaching readers with books that will illuminate, inspire, and. Rashmi devadasan started blaft publications in 2007, when she and her partner noticed that even though tamil pulp fiction and other fiction was steadily available, it was limited to the tamilspeaking population. Tin house publishes an average of 12 beautifully produced books per year. The stores reputation is so great nationally that when major publishing houses decide on book tours, one of the first stores they think of is malaprops, rash says. Open exclusively to independents, the ippys recognize the years best books and bring them to the attention of booksellers, buyers, librarians, and book lovers. Originally i compiled the index, monthtomonth, but i found the work involved to update almost 90 companies and service providers was not being compensated by enough changes on the index over a short period of weeks. They publish a mix of genre fiction, general fiction, literary fiction, and nonfiction. Set up in 1967, it was in the vanguard of new independent book production in britain in the. One of the largest independent trade publishers in the southern us, pelican publishing company has been around since 1926. We accept manuscripts direct from authors or via agents in all genres. They include publishers, editors, writers, proofreaders, designers, marketing professionals, distributors, printers, agents, bookstore owners, and others. After starting in 2005, legend press has become one of the fastestgrowth publishing houses in the country, and were shortlisted for independent publisher of the year in 2011.
Since 1953, it has edited, published, and distributed over 1. Defined this way, these presses make up approximately half of the market share of the book publishing industry. Ebook the eclectic colouring book illustrator stefan. The independent book publishing professionals group ibppg is an organization that aims to promote professional standards in independent book publishing also known as indie book publishing, and provide support and recognition for the independent book publishing profession. In its 90 years of existence, pelican has worked with stellar authors, successful titles and continues to find and promote emerging and promising talent in the country. As with most exciting, independent publishers, ayebia tries to give voice to diverse talent, and aims to enlighten and stimulate readers by exploring literature from. Spencer baker as ebooks, paperbacks and webbacks ebooks with hotlinks to an online resource. They wanted to translate the ubiquitous tamil pocket novels seen in large print runs and innumerable titles. Melville house is an independent publisher located in brooklyn, new york. Blip currently publishes the slabscape series by s. The next generation indie book awards is now the largest notforprofit book awards program for independent publishers and authors. It was founded in 2001 by sculptor valerie merians and fiction writerjournalist dennis johnson, in order to publish poetry after 911, a book of material culled from johnsons groundbreaking mobylives book blog. Jun 16, 2018 a small independent publisher intent on offering original, quality content to readers across the world, dessert breeze publishing has been in the business for nearly 10 years.
Founded in 1977, abbeville has long been a mainstay in the art book publishing world, and is currently making strides into the digital realm with e. Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive account reach, and innovative digital services ensure access into every imaginable channel, including gift, specialty, wholesale, and digital accounts worldwide. We are eclectic and unpredictable because different productions are contracted to different editors who are given a free reign to shape projects to their satisfaction. From the moment you cross our threshold from the cobbled street, the atmosphere is calming, civilised, and you can tell that this is a place where books are loved and shared. Createspace independent publishing platform august 26. Starting in 1965, coach house books first prints were of the canadian flag, then gradually moved on to other things such as poetry. From a small shop on lambs conduit street, nicola beauman has revived and published outofprint books since 1999 at her publishing house, persephone. Poetry i am not the same person by colin vearncombe was published. The publisher that picked up alison moores the lighthouse is enjoying an impressive year. Whether youre pursuing the publication of your first book or your fifth, use our small presses database to research publisher interests, contact information, and submission guidelines. Createspace independent publishing platform august 26, 2012 language. Devoted to publishing bingeworthy books, amberjack publishing delivers a.
Photography book publishers book publishing directory. Steampunk, fantasy, science fiction, history and ordinary life. Feb 15, 2018 author readings, book discussions, and guest speakers draw a crowd almost nightly, making this a coveted location for touring authors. Book publishing companies largest listings of book. Colorado independent publishers association cipa home. Chronicle books publishes an eclectic mixture of traditional and innovative. Dont confuse independent publishing with selfpublishing. Twelve independent publishers every londoner should know.
We are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and personal relationships with our authors and clients. The eclectic colouring book is a mix of drawings, illustrations, with inspiration from many sources. This familyowned childrens book publisher puts out some of the most beautiful books on the market. Ibpa programs and publications include the benjamin franklin awards, publishing university, and. Colorado independent publishers association cipa, denver, co. That a novel of this linguistic refinement and searching intelligence should come from a tiny newcastle imprint tells us a lot about the vulgarity of corporate publishing today. Createspace independent publishing platform september 5, 2015 language.
Because we publish a wide variety of genres, our focus varies. The rise of book superstores and online retailers has caused independent bookstores business to drop significantly. Ibppg cosponsors the next generation indie book awards, the. Sourcebooks publishes titles in nearly every shape, size, and format. Independent calgary publisher builds up eclectic, successful. They aim to publish books that will give fresh insights into african and caribbean life, culture and literature. Using books to provide teaching aids and educational tools for teachers, kids and parents, they won the independent publishing gold education publisher of the year award in. If that doesnt convince you, here are 20 independent publishers who are very successful and won literary awards. Some keep some historical information, charts and recipes among many other things in their bos. Each year we sponsor both a chapbook contest and a fulllength poetry book contest.
The terms small press, indie publisher, and independent press are often used interchangeably, with independent press defined as publishers that are not part of large conglomerates or multinational corporations. The eclectic and exciting breadth of our listnonfiction in most categories, commercial and literary fiction, romance novels, gift books, calendars, childrens books, ya and moreis unmatched anywhere. We are most interested in ohio nonfiction, particularly ohio sports nonfiction and biographies and memoirs of notable ohioans. Authors and publishers working together to create awardwinning self. Author readings, book discussions, and guest speakers draw a crowd almost nightly, making this a coveted location for touring authors.
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