Since then they have gained a reputation for publishing thoughtful books in a variety of literary genres. Apr 30, 2019 coffee house press is an independent book publisher and arts nonprofit based in minneapolis, mn. This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in publishing, and we welcome enthusiastic. Here is a list of the best, handpicked top irish book publishing companies accepting submissions.
N ireland s leading independent publishers, guildhall produces highquality fiction, local history, literary, academic, social issue, irish language and photographic publications with global appeal. Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical, social and business history. Merdog books is an independent publisher based in donegal, on the northwest coast of ireland. The royal irish academy is one of the longestestablished publishers in ireland. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. To celebrate we look at the very best irish indie bookstores from dublin to cork to belfast. The raw power, beauty and danger of the sea is combined with the boundless curiosity of a dog unleashed along the shore. Auk is the uks leading global independent ebook and physical book publisher and distributor. Receptionisteditorial administrator, the obrien press publishing company independent irish publishing house the obrien press is seeking maternity cover for a receptionisteditorial administrator role. Authors include ken bruen, alice taylor, gerry adams, evelyn conlon, chet raymo. Our publishing programme seeks to keep up with the rapid changes.
If that doesnt convince you, here are 20 independent publishers who are very successful and won literary awards. This week marks independent bookshop week in ireland from june 16 until june 23. These publishers wont ask you to pay anything to submit your work except paying attention to their submission guidelines. If you didnt know, publishing ireland makes life a little easier for writers seeking publication by listing all publishers in ireland on their website. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink ireland. They aim to publish books that will give fresh insights into african and caribbean life, culture and literature.
The realities of independent publishing in ireland james osullivan of new binary press offers a rare look under the bonnet at the mechanics of running a small publisher fri, jun 9, 2017, 12. Since then they have gained a reputation for publishing thoughtful books in a variety of literary genres including literary fiction. The best independent bookshops in the uk and ireland. Congratulations and sincere thanks to the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 21st annual, 2017 independent publisher book awards contest. Funding cuts, shrinking disposable incomes and the mutable world of.
Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical. The aim of this fairly recent publishing house is to approach the act of reading by merging innovative writing with good looking products and unexpected designs. N irelands leading independent publishers, guildhall produces highquality fiction, local history, literary, academic, social issue, irish language and photographic publications with global appeal. Irish publishersagents creative writing ink ireland.
Top independent bookstores in ireland, dublin, cork. A definitive study of publishing in ireland independent. Just enter your book information to see their most competitive offset printing quotes. While authors and critics regularly rail against them, prizes matter in publishing. Or go to the cookie policy for more information and preferences. Publishing ireland was founded as cle, or irish book publishers association, as a response to the need felt by irish publishers to share expertise and resources in order to benefit from opportunities and solve problems which were of common concern to all. Book publishers of ireland list of book publishing. Independent publisher of literary fiction, crime fiction and nonfiction, including biography and memoir. Founded in 1785, it began publishing scholarly articles in its transactions later renamed proceedings in 1787 six journals are now published by the ria.
For the regional, e book, and outstanding category medalists, click the links below. Men and women publishers are equally noted, from the early giants such as michael gill, to. This years contest drew almost exactly 5,000 entries from 49 u. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. Updated december 2019 you cant get published without an agent, and you cant get an agent without being published or so the adage goes. Ayebia was founded in 2003 by ghanaianborn publisher, nana ayebia. Independent publishers group was founded in 1971, the first organization specifically created for the purpose of representing titles from independent presses to the book trade. It was founded in 1944 by captain sean and mary feehan. Comprising eight different regions, an outstanding bookstore from each has been voted the. We work with several largescale printers in the midwest to give you access to them all in one easytonavigate. Twelve independent publishers every londoner should know. I personally own or have read at least one book by all of the publishers on this list.
Andrews uk the uks leading independent book publisher. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped. The publishing house was named after cardinal mercier of belgium, a man who in his day, proved himself not only a man of thought, whose mind ranged over every subject of vital interest to humanity, but a man of action in the varying circumstances of a life. Tirgearr press is a small independentlyowned publishing company of commercial adult genre fiction located in ireland.
Based in cork, mercier press is the oldest independent publishing company in ireland. Jul 21, 2010 updated december 2019 you cant get published without an agent, and you cant get an agent without being published or so the adage goes. These tales are filled with the mystery and adventure of a land of lonely country. Blazevox books is an independent small press publisher located in buffalo, new york. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Jan 18, 2018 learn about the 10 top legitimate book awards open to selfpublished authors.
For the irish publisher new island, independent book publishing can be a challenging business model, but focusing on producing beautiful books which have something important to say is solid. Independent publishing house irish book publishers. If you are a dynamic and ambitious publisher, looking for a highly qualified and committed team to represent your books in accounts throughout the uk and ireland. An independent irish publisher with more than 250 titles in print. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. Childrens book of irish folktales the special magic of the irish imagination shines forth in these fourteen authentic folktales.
John lane publishers accepted her next attempt, the mysterious affair at styles. The academy also publishes books aimed at communicating scholarly material to a wider public. Then as now, small and midsize publishers had great difficulties selling their books effectively because they could not attract the services of good sales reps and. To date, blazevox has published 280 books and over writers in their online journal and other publishing outlets.
They are stored locally on your computer or mobile device. Welcome to publishing ireland, the irish book publishers association. Thankfully, there are still a few childrens book publishers who are happy to wade through the slush pile, that teetering tower of manuscripts we imagine fill up a. The following is a list of publishers and literary agents in ireland.
Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. We are proud to have been providing the book trade with independent and innovative sales and marketing services for over twenty years. As per other book wholesalers and distributors, ipg combines its client publishers books into a single. Independent publishers group ipg is a worldwide distributor for independent general, academic, and professional publishers, founded in 1971 to exclusively market titles from independent client publishers to the international book trade. In the more than 20 years pw has been doing its fastgrowing independent publishers feature, it is hard to find another year when publishers on the list reported such impressive growth rates. It includes small and large publishing houses, and champions independent publishing in ireland. The best selfpublished book awards programs have the power to change that and bring authors and their works out of obscurity and into the spotlight. If you are a dynamic and ambitious publisher, looking for a highly. A small independent publisher from northern ireland, no alibis press features a bookstore for david torrans and his team to sell their books in. Page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of ireland that are listed under book publishers. Based in kells, county meath, the company has recently entered the growing. These publishers wont ask you to pay anything to submit your work except paying. Merdog books publishes fiction and non fiction titles that. Our publishing programme seeks to keep up with the rapid changes in both church and society, and we publish across a broad range of areas including pastoral resources, spirituality, theology, the arts and history.
Persea books is an independent book publisher based out of new york that was established in the 1970s. The mythical merdog is a symbol of what excites us about literature. Publishers responded by making book covers more sumptuous than ever. The publishing house was named after cardinal mercier of belgium, a. Here are the gold, silver and bronze medalists in our 83 national categories.
Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. Columba is the leading independent publisher of religious and theological books in ireland. Obrien press cookie policy youll see this message only once. It is a digitalfirst publisher, which means in most cases it is a digital. The book lady claims to be irelands smallest bookshop, but what it. Receptionisteditorial administrator, the obrien press publishing company independent irish publishing house the obrien press is seeking maternity cover for a. Independent authors and publishers should have access to the same printers big publishers use. Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors. We work with several largescale printers in the midwest to give you access to them all in one easytonavigate place. The british book awards, or nibbies, have revealed the shortlist for the 2018 independent bookshop of the year. All of these publishers are open to unsolicited submissions no agent required.
Melville house began in 2001 specifically to publish a book of poems by sculptor valerie merians and fiction writerjournalist dennis johnson called poetry after 911, a book comprised of things sent into. All of the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for awards. Titles include history, politics, current affairs, mind, body, spirit, folklore, humour, fiction and childrens books. General publishers of nonfiction including biographyautobiography and current affairs particularly of. Perhaps one of the best known independent publishers, graywolf press, which operates out of minneapolis, minn. Please contact anna farmar before submitting manuscript.