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.
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…
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…
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'…
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 …
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…
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