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• a+bend press Chapbooks

• Absolute Press "one of the UK's leading independent publishers, specialising in the fields of cookery, gay biography and gay travel"

• Academy Chicago Publishers "publishes literary works that might otherwise not be in print. It also reissues titles that have been dropped by the major publishers and puts out its own original works."

• Adventures in Poetry "books by both established and new innovative writers."

• Africa World Press, Inc Red Sea Press, Inc "Explore the world of books on African and African American interest"

• African American Images "books of an Africentric nature that promote self-esteem, collective values, liberation, and skill development."

• Ahadada "Preserving the best of the Small Press tradition"

• Ahsahta Press "Seeks out and publishes the best new poetry from a wide range of aesthetics—poetry that is technically accomplished, distinctive in style, and thematically fresh."

• AK Press "the goal of making available radical books and other materials published independently."

• Akashic Books  "urban literary fiction and political non-fiction."

• Alice James Books "A non-profit poetry press emphasizing the work of New England poets."

• The Aliform Group "We specialize in translation of Latin American literature."

• Alternate Press Books "Information and inspiration about natural living since 1976."

• Alyson Publications "...books for gay teens, gay men and lesbians, and their children."

• American MultiCultural Publications "Ethnic & Cultural Reference Books for Schools, Libraries & Home Use"

• Amherst Media "Publisher of Photography Books"

• AMIDEAST America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc.

• Amok Books "the outer margins of our Information Age"

• Angel City Press "dedicated to the publication of high-quality nonfiction gift books."

• Anhinga Press "We publish good poetry."

• Annick Press "Excellence & Innovation in Children's Literature" [Canada]

• Anvil Press "The discovery, nurturing, and promotion of new and established Canadian literary talent."

• Apex Press "Seeks to further the study and public understanding of problems and affairs of the peoples of the United States and other nations of the world."

• Apogee Press "An Independent Press Publishing New Experimental and Alternative Poetry"

• Applewood Books "specializes in republishing and marketing American history, popular culture, and nostalgia."

• Arc Publications "specialises in the publication of contemporary poetry from new and established writers in the UK and abroad." (UK)

• Archer Books "Innovative Fiction, Non-fiction and Poetry "

• Archipelago Books

• Arctos Press "Poetry Publications"

• Arion Press "Fine limited edition books and prints"

• Arsenal Pulp Press "books ranging from fiction and poetry to cultural, gender and multicultural studies."

• Arte Publico Press "...the oldest and most accomplished publisher of contemporary and recovered literature by U.S. Hispanic authors."

• Asian American Books "the best in Asian American books and other educational materials."

• The Asian American Writers' Workshop  "resources for students, scholars, industry professionals and readers interested in the Asian experience in America."

• Asphodel Press "a non-profit imprint of Moyer Bell specializing in poetry and literature."

• Atelos "devoted to publishing, under the sign of poetry, writing which challenges the conventional definitions of poetry."

• Atlas Press "specialises in extremist and avant-garde prose writing from the 1890s to the present day." [England]

• Attic Press "Specialises in Irish/Women's Studies, history and practical Reference books by, for and about women, with a strong international and Irish profile."

• August House "award-winning publisher of children's books, folktale anthologies for all ages and stories for classroom use"

• Aunt Lute Book "Fiction, non-fiction, plays, criticism, multicultural and feminist material."

• Ausable Press "mission is to publish poetry that investigates and expresses human consciousness in language that goes where prose cannot."

• Autodidactic Press "lifelong learning advocate"

• Autonomedia "A radical media collective."

• Autumn House Press

• Avec Books "Contemporary Poetry and Prose" 

• Avenue B literary

• Avocet Press Inc. "a small, independent publisher of a wide variety of quality literature."

• Azro Press "illustrated children's books for ages 2 to 6, easy readers for ages 5 to 8, and fiction for older children."

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• The Backwaters Press "publisher of fine poetry and fiction"

• Banff Centre Press "a publisher of books on contemporary art and culture." (Canada)

• Bardsong Press "Specializing in works with Celtic themes."

• Barricade Books "Standing Strong Outside the Crowd"

• Barefoot Books "Creating Art and Story"

• Barque Press "a quick-joy publisher of experimental poetry with its eye on young writers of intensity and commitment." (England)

• Bayeux Arts "committed to books of literary, humanistic, and visual beauty that build bridges across cultures."

• Beacon Press "an independent publisher of non-fiction and fiction."

• Beach Holme Press "a press true to its literary roots and loyal to a mandate to promote indigenous creative writing to the wider Canadian public." (Canada)

• Bear Star Press "poetry from western and pacific states"

• Bella Books "Contemporary Lesbian Literature"

• BelleTress Books "Soul Wisdom of All Ages"

• Between the Lines "Books to Feed Your Head"

• Beyond the Pale Publications "specialist publisher of books on Irish politics and culture" [Ireland]

• Biddle Publishing Company "produces quality books that provide unique views of current social concerns and our justice system."

• Bilingual Review Press "Publishing the works of Hispanic writers since 1974."

• Binge press and productions "dedicated to producing and promoting the work of female artists."

• Bitter Oleander Press "providing the poetry reading public with a highly deep-image driven poetry since 1974."

• BkMk Press "continues to publish the finest collections available from contemporary writers."

• Black Books "Specializing in books and zines about underground culture."

• Black Classic Press "Publishing Important Books By & About People of African Descent"

• Black Heron Press "a literary press."

• Black Lawrence Press

• Black Moss Press "One of Canada's Most Important Literary Presses"

• Black Rose Books "Publishes books that deal with important concerns such as gender equality, ecology, cities and neighbourhoods, and questions of peace, freedom and social justice."

• Black Sparrow "Publishers in Distinguished Format of American Avant-Garde Poetry, Prose & Literary Criticism"

• Bluestem Press "publishes collections of poetry from its annual contest, the Bluestem Poetry Award"

• Bloodaxe Books "The biggest name in contemporary poetry." (UK)

• BOA Editions Limited "A Small Press, A World of Poetry"

• Bombshelter Press "specializing in Los Angeles writers."

• Book Publishing Company "Community-owned, small press publisher committed to promoting books that educate, inspire, and empower."

• Borealis Press Canadian literature

• Bottom Dog Press "nonprofit literary and educational organization dedicated to publishing the best writing and art from the Midwest"

• George Braziller, Inc. "Independent Publishing Since 1955"

• Breakaway Books "The literary sports publisher"

• Brick Books "Publishing New and Established Voices in Canadian Poetry Since 1975." (Canda)

• Brickhouse Books "Maryland's oldest continuously operating small press."

• Bright Hilll Press "Where Literature Lives!"

• Broken Jaw Press "Since 1985, it has published a rich vein of award-winning, established and new Canadian authors from across Canada and beyond." (Canada)

• Broken Rifle Press "Toward Knowledge...Action and Change"

• Buddha's Light Publishing "Established to publish Buddhist books translated by Fo Guang Shan International Translation Center as well as other valuable Buddhist works."

• Bureau of Public Secrets "Making petrified conditions dance by singing them their own tune."

• Burning Bush Publications "Titles for Self Discovery and Social Justice"

• Burning Deck "an institution in the small press poetry world"

• Buschek Books "Books publishes the highest quality poetry, fiction, non-fiction and translations that the publisher likes."

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• Cadmus Editions "carefully selected, expertly edited, and beautifully, imaginatively produced.—Mary Biggs, Choice"

• Calaca Press "a Chicano family-owned small publishing house dedicated to publishing and producing unknown, emerging, and established progressive Chicano and Latino voices."

• Calyx "a nonprofit literary publisher that is committed to publishing works of feminist, literary, social, and artistic integrity and to keeping books in print."

• Cambrian Publications

• Candlewick Press "publishes outstanding children’s books for readers of all ages."

• Carcanet "the best place for poetry in the UK"

• Carolina Wren Press "works by writers who are traditionally under-represented in the mainstream press, including women and African Americans."

• Carus Publishing Books for children and teens from the publishers of Cricket magazine.

• CavanKerry Press "a not-for-profit literary publisher specializing in fine poetry and prose by authentic, disparate voices."

• Chapiteau Press "Chapbooks featuring Vermont poets."

• Chardon Press "Resources for Social Change"

• Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company "Publishers of Books for a Better World Since 1886."

• Chax Press "fine books and innovative writing"

• Chelsea Green "Books for Sustainable Living"

• Cherry Grove Collections "Dedicated to the art of lyric in poetry."

• Chiasmus Press

• Chicory Blue Press, Inc. "small, feminist, literary press, now focusing on the strong voices of women over 60"

• Children's Book Press "multicultural and bilingual books for children."

• Chronicle Books "Our titles include best-selling cookbooks; fine art, design, photography, and architecture titles; full-color nature books; award-winning poetry and literary fiction..."

• Cinco Puntos Press "...great books (for kids and adults) from the U.S. / Mexico border, the Southwest, & Mexico since 1985."

• City Lights Publishers "fiction, essays, memoirs, translations, poetry, and books on social and political issues"

• Clarity Press "An independent publisher on political, socio-economic, minority and human rights issues."

• Clear Cut Press "Our principal business is the production of well-published, original softbound books."

• Clear Light Publishers

• Cleis Press "Publishes groundbreaking works on gender and sexual politics, exciting, informative sex manuals, and hot erotica collections."

• Coach House Books "publishes Canadian poetry, experimental fiction, artist books and drama."

• Coffee House Press "an award-winning, nonprofit literary publisher."

• Common Courage Press "publishes books for social justice on race, gender, feminism, economics, ecology, labor and U.S. domestic and foreign policy."

• Conari Press "Seeks to be a catalyst for profound change by providing enlightening books on topics ranging from relationships, personal growth, and parenting to women's history and issues, social issues, and spirituality."

• Confluence Press, Inc. "... poetry, fiction, novels, history, essay, literary criticism, photography, art, science, and folklore. We have a special interest in the literature of the contemporary American West."

• Conundrum Press "a forum for the creation and publication of a diverse array of underrepresented writing and art."

• Context Books "...a new publishing venture with a mandate: Bring hard-hitting, intelligent non-fiction and major literature from around the world—both old and new—to American readers."

• Copper Canyon Press "Twenty-five Years of Poetry."

• Cormorant Books "commitment to publish the best new work in the area of literary fiction for the adult market from the Canadian mainstream and the ethnic minorities."

• Coteau Books "publishes the best in Canadian prose, poetry, and children's literature. And the world-famous, the original Herstory calendar"

• Creation Books "continually push back the outposts of the mainstream and champion the experimental and the extreme." (England)

• Creative Book Publishing "continuously works toward publishing, promoting and finding markets for books of literary and cultural excellence."

• The Crossing Press "We are dedicated to publishing books, videos, and audios on natural healing, spirituality, pet care, and cookbooks."

• Cultural Survival "a recognized leader in educational and communication forums that advocate the rights, voice and vision of indigenous peoples."

• Cumulus Press "works of poetry, short fiction, non-fiction, travel, and novels."

• Curbstone Press Publishing "literature that illuminates the issues of our time" since 1975

• CUZ Editions "a great group of people offering art and literature from daring individuals not afraid to risk it all" -- a reader's comment

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• Dalkey Archive Press "Preserving Literature for Future Generations."

• Dawn Publications "Quality nature books for children, parents, educators, and nature lovers."

• Del Sol Press "Our approach is eclectic, but our emphasis is on original, unique, and accessible work WITH AN EDGE"

• Denali Press "a serious imprint publishing works of outstanding cultural and academic importance."

• Dharma Publishing "Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Books and Sacred Art"

• Die Gestalten Verlag "(graphic-) design, art, photography, media, music, theory, culture and strange things." (Germany)

• Doorjamb Press "small press publishing company whose mission is to provide a variety of alternative, contemporary poetry and prose."

• Down There Press "The nation's only independent publisher devoted exclusively to the publication of sexual health books for children and adults."

• Drench Kiss Media "The Truth Trounces Tyranny"

• Dufour Editions "publishes and distributes...  from the best of Irish and British poetry to the powerful, distinctive voices of Eastern European writers."

• Duration Press "dedicated to not only introducing the American audiences to new work from abroad, but also to the reconceptualizing of what poetry is ultimately capable of."

• Dustbooks "The Small Press Source"

• ECW Press "Think cutting-edge books about the people, places, phenomena, and issues that shape our lives."

• Ediciones del Norte "We publish Latin American literature in the United States."

• Ekstasis Editions "affirms the influence of a Pacific Coast literature, but also publishes writers from all parts of Canada, and is concerned with international literary traditions."

• Elixir Press "a not-for-profit publishing company, specializing in books of the highest quality poetry."

• Eru Books "Women's Fiction Suspense-Thriller-Horror"

• Ester Republic Press "Small, independent Alaska press."

• Etruscan Press "Our objective is to have an immediate impact on the literary landscape."

• Exact Change "Classics of Experimental Literature"

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• The Feminist Press at CUNY "Devoted to restoring the lost history and culture of women in the United States and throughout the world."

• Fence Books "To provide expanded exposure to poets and writers whose work is excellent, challenging, and truly original."

• Feral House "The publisher that refuses to be domesticated."

• Fernwood Publishing "...objective is to publish critical works which break new ground and challenge existing norms. Our main focus is in the social sciences and humanities."

• Fiction Collective Two "the nation's preeminent publisher of innovative, quality fiction"

• The Figures Poetry and fiction.

• Finishing Line Press "Providing a Place for Today's Poets since 1998"

• Firewheel Editions

• Flame Books "Publisher and Seller of Contemporary Fiction" [UK]

• Flood Editions "an independent press for poetry and short fiction."

• Floricanto Press "A publishing concern dedicated to promote Latino discourse, thought and culture."

• Flume Press "Established in 1984, Flume is now affiliated with California State University, Chico. We publish one poetry chapbook a year."

• Fly By Night Books "seeks to publish emerging and under-recognized writers of the highest quality and greatest diversity of style and voice."

• Forefront Publications "A Global Network of Human Rights Defenders"

• Four Walls Eight Windows "...list emphasizes literature and quality non-fiction -- from Walt Whitman to the wildest cyberpunks around, from a history of bicycles to the lowdown on the U.S. meat industry."

• Four Way Books "dedicated to identifying and publishing writers at decisive states of their careers"

• Freedom Press "Anarchist literature"

• Freedom Voices "publishes works that speak to or from communities on the margins."

• Frog Hollow Press "Letterpress limited editions, small books & broadsheets."

• Front Street "Books for Young Readers"

• Fugue State Press "Advanced Fiction"

• Future Tense Publishing  Fiction & poetry

• Futurepoem books "dedicated to presenting innovative works of contemporary poetry and prose by both emerging and important underrepresented writers."

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• Garamond Press "... an alternative to multinational textbook publishers and university presses, publishing critical works in such areas as political economy, labour studies, popular culture and gender issues."

• Garrett County Press "has delighted a loyal following of readers, freaks and booksellers from around the world."

• Gay Sunshine Press "Publishes books on popular aspects of gay sexuality and culture."

• Gayellow Pages "The Source for The Gay- Lesbian- Transgendered Community"

• Ghost Pony Press "contemporary American poetry of the highest caliber."

• Gibbs Smith "Publishing Quality Books from the Finest Authors."

• Gival Press "an award-winning independent literary publishing house."

• David R. Godine, Publisher "Books That Matter for People Who Care"

• Gorsky Press "Our purpose is to publish books that will expose readers to new, exciting ideas."

• Granary Books "Publisher of artists' books, poetry and the documentation thereof."

• Graywolf Press "Books to Sink Your Teeth Into."

• Green Dragon Press "women's history and equity issues materials." (Canada)

• Green Integer Books "a wide variety of works by leading artists, critics and historians."

• The Greenfield Review Press "Multicultural books and recordings."

• GreyCore Press "Publishing Intriguing Quality Fiction--And Nonfiction That Matters"

• Gryphon House "Early Childhood Teacher & Parent Resources"

• Guernica Editions "fiction and nonfiction books which deal in one way or another with the pleasurable understanding of different cultures."

• Gynergy Books "feminist/lesbian fiction and non-fiction."

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• Hamilton Stone Editions "Critically praised fiction."

• Hanging Loose Press "Publishes Hanging Loose magazine and individual collections of fiction and poetry."

• Hard Press "to promote both established and emerging literary, visual, musical, and theatrical artists by publishing their works in a variety of media."

• The Haworth Press "An independent publisher of scholarly and
  professional publications in many fields such as psychology, social work, women's studies, gay and lesbian studies, medicine, etc."

• Hesitation Press "Where hyperbole is king"

• Heyday Books "Publishing books about California history, culture, and literature"

• Hill Street Press "a trade publisher with a new vision about publishing in the South."

• Himalayan Institute Press "eastern philosophy, meditation, hatha yoga, vegetarianism and more"

• Holy Cow! Press "bringing the very best writings from the Midwestern region into the hands of a national audience."

• Host Publications "Literature from Around The World"

• Hourglass Books  "Short stories from different authors, with each book assembled around a common theme."

• House of Anansi Press "a small press running within a big company"

• Human Rights Watch Publications "Each of the reports ... is our attempt to get at the truth. In that attempt we always begin by describing a problem—a human rights abuse—plaguing many people."

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• Ig Publishing "A small press with a big voice (or a loud mouth)"

• Incommunicado Press "The Last Hope for American Publishing"

• Inner Traditions books on "indigenous cultures, perennial philosophy, visionary art, spiritual traditions of East and West, sexuality, holistic health and healing, self-development"

• Innisfree Press "mission is to publish books that call 'to the deep heart's core' (W. B. Yeats)"

• Insomniac Press "Cultivating young, innovative authors and aggressive graphic design, Insomniac Press soon garnered widespread media attention for its beautiful, often controversial books."

• International Publishers "We have all books by Marx and Engels, and selected books by Lenin and other Marxist scholars and activists."

• Institute for Policy Studies Publications "IPS is striving to create a more responsible society - one built around the values of justice, nonviolence, sustainability, and decency."

• Invisible Cities Press "Publishing Beyond Boundaries"

• Island Press "... organized in 1984 to help meet the need for accessible, solutions-oriented information through a unique approach that addresses the multidisciplinary nature of environmental problems."

• ism press "Radical books in people's history, labor and freedom struggles, feminist/lesbian theories, and multicultural studies. Some books in Spanish or bilingual."

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• The Jargon Society "dedicated to finding, bringing together, and focusing upon overlooked and underrated aspects of American and British culture."

• Just Us Books "Black Interest Books and Products for Young People"

• Justin Charles & Co "High quality books with commercial appeal, books that will engage, entertain, enlighten and delight."

• Kali for Women "India's First Women's Publishing House"

• Kaya "publisher of asian/diasporic literature and culture."

• Kearny Street Workshop "To promote, preserve and present artwork that enriches and empowers Asian Pacific Americans."

• Kelsey St. Press "Our publications include experimental work by emerging writers, women of color, and lesbians."

• Knowledge, Ideas and Trends, Inc. "We publish books that offer positive solutions to social and human problems"

• Kore Press "This nonprofit press publishes passionate, experimental and often collaborative literature by diverse women whose perspectives don’t often reach the mainstream."

• Krupskaya "Dedicated to publishing experimental poetry and prose"

• Kumarian Press "books for international development, political science books, international studies and developing countries"

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• The Larcom Press Mystery Series

• Last Gasp "Since April Fool's Day, 1970... publishing and distributing a very eclectic assortment of comics, books, and magazines."

• Latin American Literary Review Press "principal objective to familiarize readers outside the field with Latin American literature."

• Lawyers Committee for Human Rights Publications 

• Leapfrog Press "Publisher of quality fiction, poetry & non-fiction books"

• Leaping Dog Press "Contemporary literature with bark and bite, as ecstatic as the leaping dog. Poetry, fiction, translations."

• Lee & Low Books "multicultural children's books-books for everyone"

• Lindisfarne Books "a unique range of titles dedicated to helping us transform the pursuit of knowledge and recover the sacred in our lives."

• Lit Pot Press "literary arts in quality paperback"

• Livingston Press "Specializing in offbeat literature"

• Loompanics "Controversial and unusual"

• Lost Horse Press "nonprofit independent press committed to publishing poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction titles of high literary merit."

• Ludlow Press "dedicated to publishing and promoting the very best fiction, poetry, and art of its time."

• Lumen Books "experimental, theoretical, and electronic architecture and design as well as fiction and poetry, especially in translation."

• Lynne Rienner Publishers "publisher of academic and scholarly books and journals in the social sciences and humanities, including the Three Continents series of distinguished titles in fiction, poetry, and criticism."

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• MacAdam-Cage Publishing "aim of publishing books of quality fiction and non-fiction and committed to bringing new and talented voices to the literary marketplace."

• Main Street Rag Books "Full length poetry collections."

• Maisonneuve Press "committed to progressive social change through cultural analysis and education."

• Mandala Publishing Group "produces a variety of books, video's and audio tapes of Indian art, culture, religion and philosophy."

• Manic D Press "... critically-acclaimed titles of cutting edge fiction, poetry, and comix by emerging and established writers and artists."

• Manifest Press "dedicated to publishing innovative literature by emerging and established writers."

• Many Names Press "works in conjunction with writers and artists of choice, creating quality, lasting books of artistic merit"

• Marion Boyars "the world of literature and ideas -- the new, the unusual and the unexpected." (England)

• Marsh Hawk Press  "juried collective committed to publishing poetry."

• Mayapple Press "We take a special interest in Great Lakes Regional poetry and poetry by women."

• McPherson & Company Publishers "Great Books for Great Readers"

• McSweeney's Books "McSweeney's produces a quarterly journal, a monthly magazine, a website of original content, and several books per year."

• Meow Press "the press has produced more than sixty chapbooks of poetry and prose."

• Mercury House "A nonprofit press guided by a dedication to literary values and works of social significance." 

• Meritage Press "seeks to expand fresh ways of featuring literary and other art forms."

• Mid-List Press "books of high literary merit and fresh artistic vision by new and emerging writers"

• Milkweed Editions "...nonprofit literary publisher of high-quality books."

• Millivres Prowler Group "Europe's largest publisher of fiction, information, entertainment and erotica aimed at the gay and lesbian market." (England)

• The Ministry of Whimsy Press  "We publish literary decadent, experimental, and surrealist fiction."

• Monthly Review Press "Political theory and economics."

• Moving Parts Press "Fine art and literary publishing"

• Moyer Bell

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• Naiad Press "oldest, largest lesbian publishing company i the world."

• Nation Books "The independent publishing alternative."

• New Clarion Press "UK publisher of books on history, politics and social policy written from a radical and reforming perspective."

• New Directions Publishing "Starting and continuing in the service of verbal revolution, ND has also reprinted authors who otherwise might have been undeservedly unavailable to us."

• New Issues Press "Poetry & Prose "

• The New Press "Committed to publishing in innovative ways works of educational, cultural, and community value that, despite their intellectual merits, may be deemed insufficiently profitable by commercial publishers."

• New Rivers Press "dedicated to publishing new, emerging and established writers from Minnesota, the Midwest and New York City, from the many Americas and from elsewhere in the world."

• NewSage Press "...publishes non-fiction books that address a myriad of social concerns, from environmental issues to women's issues to health issues."

• New Society Publishers "...mission is to publish books that contribute in fundamental ways to building an ecologically sustainable and just society...  We are dedicated to social change through nonviolent action."

• New Star Books "Social issues and politics, British Columbia and the West, certain kinds of literature."

• New Victoria "...nonprofit literary and cultural organization producing the finest in lesbian feminist fiction and nonfiction since 1976."

• Night Shade Books "dedicated to publishing quality books, from a broad spectrum of genres."

• Nilgiri Press "Spiritual tools for finding balance in a hurried world."

• Nolo Press "the best do-it-yourself legal information and tools available anywhere"

• North Atlantic Books "Bay Area trade publishing company which has been publishing cutting-edge books since 1977."

• North-South Books "Publisher of fine children's books by authors and artists from around the world."

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• O Books "publishes innovative works of contemporary poetry as well as essays and plays by poets."

• Oberlin College Press "selects the strongest new work from both emerging and established poets."

• Omnidawn "founded to provide an interactive and rewarding publishing experience for poets and writers."

• Ontario Review Books "calls up memories of Leonard and Virginia Woolf's Hogarth Press in London, though on a smaller scale."

• Oolichan Books "commitment to publishing the best writers, both emerging and established, in the country."

• Open City Books "an innovative and highly-respected presence in the literary and art worlds"

• Open Hand Publishing Inc. "Multicultural books for adults and children."

• Orbis Books "Inspirational books providing a global perspective on matters of faith, to amplify the voices of the poor of the earth, and to foster dialogue among people of different faiths."

• Orchises Press "small literary and general publisher located outside of Washington, D.C." 

• Other Press  "Explores the ideas and concepts that shape our understanding of human subjectivity."

• The Owl Press "poetry and poetic collaboration in fine paperback editions."

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• Pangaea "Publications about nature, children and cultures"

• Parallax Press "...a project of the Community of Mindful Living, dedicated to publishing books and tapes on socially engaged Buddhism."

• Paris Press "fine feminist literary work in all genres from the experimental and politically radical to work by worthy yet neglected writers."

• Past Tents Press "to support and publish writers who live, work or have a history of involvement in Detroit's cultural communities."

• Paul Dry Books "Our list will comprise books intended to awaken, delight, and educate."

• Pavement Saw Press "We specialize in finding authors who have been widely published in literary journals but have not published a chapbook or full length book."

• Paycock Press a DC-based international literary press.

• Pecan Grove Press "poetry books and chapbooks"

• Penmaen Press Books "Michael McCurdy's Literary Fine Press"

• Persea Books "Independent Publishers Since 1975"

• Perugia Press "Poetry by Women"

• Pleasure Boat Studio "Pleasure Boat Studio publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction in English language original and translation."

• Plough Books "In a world drowning in Chicken Soup, Plough is interested in the stuff that sticks to your ribs."

• Pluto Press "committed to publishing the best in critical writing across the social sciences and humanities"

• Poltroon Press "original works of literature and poetry, illustrated books, and scholarly works."

• Polychrome Publishing Corp. "Publisher of authentic Asian Pacific American stories from the Asian Pacific American Community"

• The Post Apollo Press "founded in Sausalito, California in 1982, specializing in writing by women."

• Pond Press "our titles are illustrated and eclectic, for both adults and children."

• Potato Hill Poetry "dedicated to the proposition that poetry belongs to us all."

• Potes & Poets Press Literary books & chapbooks

• PowerHouse Books "books from photographers, artists, writers, designers, and other creative people."

• Prickly Paradigm Press "devoted to giving serious authors free reign to say what's right and what's wrong about their disciplines and about the world."

• Primary Point Press "the publishing arm of the Kwan Um School of Zen."

• Pudding House "Innovative Writers Programs"

• Pulp Books "Underground and contemporary fiction from the UK"

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• Radiant Press "New Mystery Novels, CD Book Publisher, Pulp Fiction Detective Stories, Cyberpunk, Literature."

• Ragweed Press "committed to ensuring that Maritime and particularly Island writers have the opportunity to be published and consequently made known to the Canadian public"

• Rattapallax Press "Contemporary Poetry and Prose"

• Raven Tree Press "Children's Bilingual Picture Books"

• Reaktion Books "spearheads debates in the arts, literature, and science that are shaping contemporary culture." (England)

• Reality Street Editions "We publish contemporary writing in English, and in translation from other languages."

• Redbone Press "dedicated to publishing the work of black lesbian writers."

• Red Crane Books "Our mission is to publish books that present the rich and complex cultures of the Americas in a manner that fosters understanding and respect."

• Red Hen Press "a literary press which focuses on publishing poetry and literary fiction"

• Red Letter Press "Socialist Feminist Books"

• Red Wheel/Weiser "spirituality, inspirational, and "spunky self-help" titles"

• RE-Search Publications "The Alternative Culture Source"

• Rising Tide Press "provides quality fiction and non-fiction that portrays women as the strong, dynamic, creative forces we are."

• Roof Books "contemporary poetry and criticism"

• Roseway Publishing "closely associated with the cultural community but has also keenly pursued social issues."

• Route "aims to cross-pollinate people and ideas, to celebrate our similarity and our diversity all in one." [England]

• Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. "committed to an editorial mission increasingly sacrificed in a publishing era marked by corporate takeovers and university budget constraints."

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• Salmon Publishing "one of the most important publishers in the Irish literary world."

• Sarabande Books "a nonprofit literary press ... publishes quality poetry, essays, and short fiction."

• Seal Press "...specializing in quality fiction and non-fiction by women writers–everything from books on women filmmakers to outdoor adventure tales to critically acclaimed first novels and much more."

• Second Story Press "a women's press, based in Toronto, specializing in quality fiction and non-fiction, children's books and juvenile novels."

• See Sharp Press "primary niches are music, sex, anarchism, atheism, political/social humor, and modern (non-12-step) alcohol abuse self-help books."

• Sentient Publications "books on cultural creativity, experimental education, transformative spirituality, holistic health, new science, ecology, and a variety of other topics."

• Serpents Tail Publishing "committed to publishing extravagant, outlaw voices neglected by the mainstream." (England)

• Seven Stories Press "melding a complex editorial vision with strong author relationships."

• Shambhala Publications "quietly continued to fulfill its original mission of publishing serious books of lasting value"

• Shoemaker & Hoard

• Sierra Club Books "great nature writing, first-person narratives, and all subjects relating to ecology and the environment."

• Signature Editions "a literary press with an eclectic list of quality fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama." (Canada)

• Sixteen Rivers Press "a not-for-profit, shared-work poetry collective."

• Small Beer Press fiction, science fiction & fantasy.

• Smart Art Press "Publishers of fine art catalogues, books, monographs and other ephemera"

• Snapshot Press "Haiku, tanka & other short poetry."

• Snow Lion Publications "a press devoted to the preservation of Tibetan Buddhism and culture."

• So New Media "Little Books, Big Ideas"

• Soft Skull Press "We publish the history, pop culture studies, graphic design, art, poetic records and fiction that fuel the vanguard. We are the CIA of anti-imperialism."

• Soho Press "primarily publishes fiction, with the occasional autobiography or cultural historical account."

• South End Press "a collectively run 20-year-old publishing group of more than 200 titles that nurture and inspire radical social change."

• Spinifex Feminist press (Australia)

• Spinsters Ink "publishes novels and non-fiction works that deal with significant issues in women's lives from a feminist perspective"

• Spire Press "Dedicated to publishing traditionally marginalized voices of minority, low-income and young writers and artists who will create the future of arts and literature."

• Spring Harbor Press "Publishes fiction, reviews books, and edits text for institutions, large and small."

• Spuyten Duyvil "fiction, poetry, and art books"

• Starcherone Books "Good Books Gone Bad"

• Station Hill Press "publisher of innovative works offering human alternatives in a broad range of areas"

• Steerforth Press "Publisher of Fine Books - Fiction and Nonfiction"

• Stone Bridge Press "Quality books and software about Japan"

• Story Line Press "celebrates the art of the story through poetry, fiction, criticism, writer's guides, memoirs, translations, and essays"

• Subpress Collective "the work of younger writers and writers whose work would otherwise be inaccessible to the public."

• Sumach Press "Publishers of feminist writing with critical perspectives"

• Surrealist Editions & Black Swan Press "Interested in what surrealism is and does?"

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• Tachyon Publications  "San Francisco-based small press specializing in quality science fiction and fantasy books."

• Talisman House Poetry & Poetics

• Talon Books "literary genres of poetry, fiction and drama, as well as non-fiction books in the fields of ethnography and environmental and social issue"

• Tam Tam Books "Specializes in 20th Century international literature and is devoted to the purpose of reprinting lost masterpieces."

• Teachers & Writers "writers and educators who believed that writers could make a unique contribution to the teaching of writing."

• Theatre Communications Group "to strengthen, nurture and promote the not-for-profit American theatre."

• Third Woman Press "provides a forum for the written and visual expressions of women of color."

• Thistledown Press "specializing in fiction and poetry for both adults and young adults, with a focus on Saskatchewan writing."

• Thunder's Mouth Press "focuses on popular culture, film, music, photography and current affairs."

• Tia Chucha Press "quality, cross-cultural voices in literature"

• Tilbury House "Publishers of Educational, Children's, Maritime, & Maine Books"

• TSAR Publications "fresh new writing from Canada and across the world that reflects the diversity of our rapidly globalizing world."

• Tupelo Press "devoted to discovering and publishing works of poetry and literary fiction by emerging writers."

• Turnstone Press "launching great books and great writing!"

• Turtle Point Press 

• Twisted Spoon Press "unique selection of literature in English from Central Europe, whether from native writers or the expatriate community." (Czech Republic)

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• Uccelli Press

• Ugly Duckling Presse

• Ulysses Books

• Unbridled Books

• Van West & Company

• The Vegetarian Resource Group

• Vehicle Editions

• Verse Press

• Verso Books

• Versus Press

• Virago

• Volcano Press

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• Whereabouts Press "Traveler's Literary Companions"

• White Cliffs Media "African music and world music"

• White Pine Press "poetry, fiction, essays, short stories and literature in translation."

• William Drenttel Editions "limited and trade editions of literary works, books on design, and other important texts."

• Wind Publications "new and emerging, as well as established, writers from Kentucky and the world."

• Wings "A Literary Press"

• Wisdom Publications "Buddhist books for the benefit of all"

• Women in Translation "the world of international women's writing"

• The Women's Press "incisive feminist fiction and non-fiction by outstanding women writers from all round the world." (England)

• Women's Press "Canada’s oldest English-language feminist publisher."

• Word Warriors Press "Changing the World One Page at a Time"

• Wordcraft of Oregon "list of authors and titles are regularly mentioned by critics as some of the best in small press."

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• Yellow Moon Press "The Arts of the Oral Tradition: Storytelling, Poetry, and Music"

• Zed Books "21 years of radical, independent publishing"

• Zephyr Press "specializing in world literature in translation."

• Zoland Books "fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and art books of literary interest." (Ceasing publishing in 2001)

• Zoo Press "to publish quality books of poetry, drama, and essay by emerging writers.