The Bay Area has a long history of independent book publishing. Over at Right Reading I’ve listed ten Bay Area presses that would make good destinations for holiday shopping. The presses I included are:
- Counterpoint Press
- Gingko Press
- Heyday Books
- Manic D Press
- McSweeney’s Books
- Mercury House
- Parallax Press
- Re/Search
- Stone Bridge Press
- Whereabouts Press
What other publishers deserve mention?
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Kirk
hmmm that gives me an idea… i’m gonna buy me a book this christmas, it’s been a while since i’ve read something good…
Rachel
Red Wheel/Weiser is an independent publisher of self-help, recovery, and esoteric books located in San Francisco.
hazel White
Kelsey Street Press deserves a mention. Since 1974, Kelsey Street has been publishing experimental poetry and prose by women, and collaborations between women poets and artists. The most recent collaboration is Concordance, by poet Mei-mei Berssenbrugge and artist Kiki Smith. The most recent book of prose/poetry, Newcomer Can’t Swim by Renee Gladman. Upcoming books include Humanimal, by Bhanu Kapil. More information at Kelseystreet.com
James Gray
I have just completed a novel on an Northern Irish non fiction saga,, The Bold Tartan Men of Ulster,, I am completing part two ,, I would prefer a American editor or publisher than a British source,, as I am planning a return to the USA in the future. Would you or someone you know be in a position to engaged my work.
Yours, James Gray