Despite wanting to work in publishing, I was a publisher's worst nightmare: I rarely bought new books. So my goal was to publish the kind of books I would buy, and read. My reading habits have changed since starting the press. The only other "goal", per say, is to continue to experiment. I don't want the press to ever fall into a formula, or to be pigeonholed - "They do great reissues of modernist poets!" - I want to keep pushing, exploring the kind of title we can get away with. And working with authors who challenge the way I think about writing, editing and reading.
In one sense, you put a lot of yourself into a small press - it's your personal tastes that are on the line - so when criticism is levelled it can fe… - Andrew Latimer
In one sense, you put a lot of yourself into a small press - it's your personal tastes that are on the line - so when criticism is levelled it can fe…
- Andrew Latimer
One of the great advantages of only publishing five books per year is that I get to be excited about every book. - Andrew Latimer
One of the great advantages of only publishing five books per year is that I get to be excited about every book.
One of the challenges faced by the little press like Little Island Press is as always, tricking people into buying books. I'm told that the next gene… - Andrew Latimer
One of the challenges faced by the little press like Little Island Press is as always, tricking people into buying books. I'm told that the next gene…
Like a lot of small press founders I was looking for a way into publishing - as well as a way out of academia. Without moving to London, I couldn't s… - Andrew Latimer
Like a lot of small press founders I was looking for a way into publishing - as well as a way out of academia. Without moving to London, I couldn't s…
Once upon a time, an editor could try out one or two wacky books, knowing full well that their list would counterbalance any risk with a stable of be… - Andrew Latimer
Once upon a time, an editor could try out one or two wacky books, knowing full well that their list would counterbalance any risk with a stable of be…
Despite wanting to work in publishing, I was a publisher's worst nightmare: I rarely bought new books. So my goal was to publish the kind of books I … - Andrew Latimer
Despite wanting to work in publishing, I was a publisher's worst nightmare: I rarely bought new books. So my goal was to publish the kind of books I …
There's a reason that so much good material is coming down to the small presses: it's difficult to turn a profit, all things considered. But you can'… - Andrew Latimer
There's a reason that so much good material is coming down to the small presses: it's difficult to turn a profit, all things considered. But you can'…
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