Established in mid 2016 we sought to provide an alternati acair publishes a wide range of texts and is the principal publisher of gaelic texts for children in scotland. We are luath press, an independent book publisher based in edinburgh. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. Fledgling press are an independent publisher in edinburgh, committed to publishing work by debut authors, emerging talent and new voices in the literary world. Bedazzled ink they are a small press that focuses on publishing women and women identifying authors. This article needs additional citations for verification.
Ayebia was founded in 2003 by ghanaianborn publisher, nana ayebia. Directory of scottish book and magazine publishers. We are pleased to say that our warehouse is continuing to send out books. Top 10 books about the scottish highlands and islands. The wwend database contains over 650 publishers for you to peruse. Floris books is an independent publisher based in edinburgh and the largest childrens book publisher in scotland. A membership organisation with over 100 members across scotland, it represents large companies such as harpercollins and canongate to small publishing. Publishing scotland is the network body for the book publishing industry in scotland, working to promote and protect the interests of its. The team may be relatively small, but since yann martel won the booker for life of pi in 2002, its global impact has been.
They were founded in 1976 and in november 2016 floris books won the saltire societys scottish publisher of the year award. While most publishers will only read manuscripts sent to them by literary. Levels of public interest and engagement were unprecedented, as demonstrated by record. We publish books of scottishinterest, food and drink, fiction and humour.
Digital book printing enables authors and publishers to produce books. Waverley publishes real cloth tartan stationery notebooks and journals and books. Established at the beginning of 2016, cranachan is a small independent publisher and a freshface in scottish publishing landscape. The gosee fund for publishers first time visits to book fairs is open for applications. The mission of fallen rook publishing is to provide a professional publishing.
Publishers of art books, exhibition catalogues and gallery guides in the field of contemporary art and british artfrom 1500. Authors shouldnt be expected to know the ins and outs of book publishing. Lumphanan press is the publishing house for selfpublishers, offering a high quality. Adrian searle of glasgows freight books publisher of gutter magazine, toni davidson and 101 uses of a dead kindle is adamant that small scottish presses have their advantages in a. Established in 1977, with man established in 2007, ailsapress is a small independent. We publish teen novels, fiction, crime fiction, biographies, poetry and short story collections in both printed and ebook formats. We use cookies to improve your experience of this website by remembering your usage preferences, collecting statistics, and. Books are published in english worldwide, in e book.
Come and explore our diverse collection of books from biodynamics calendars and steinerwaldorf education textbooks to elsa beskow picture books and kelpies scottish books for children everywhere. Kindle is adamant that small scottish presses have their advantages in a. Birlinn limited is an independent publishing house based in edinburgh, scotland. Woodfield publishing ltd independent uk book publishers. Welcome to the online home of woodfield publishing ltd an independent book publishing company based in the south of england we specialise in publishing books with a historicalnostalgic content and over the past 30 years we have published books.
Thats why individuals and professional publishers are choosing scott print, to get the best results in a competitive marketplace. As with most exciting, independent publishers, ayebia tries to give voice to diverse talent, and aims to enlighten and stimulate readers by exploring literature from. A huge thank you to everyone who made it along on saturday for this packedout event. Established in 2007, ailsapress is a small independent publisher based on the isle of islay. Modern publishing is a tricky game especially when trying to figure out the biggest names within that game. As book week scotland was drawing to a close, we were treated to a fantastic evening at the arlington baths with anne pettigrew, author of not the life imagined. British book awards small presses winners publishing scotland. The gosee fund for publishers first time visits to book. As well as offering much needed distraction and cheer just one printed book, ebook or audio book purchased through a bookshop or from a small publisher in.
If youre a firsttime author in scotland who has written your maiden book, or if youre an established author in scotland who has just completed another book, and in either case are looking for a publisher close by, this post is especially for you. The company is a small team, achieving a great deal. Bhp comics is scotlands leading comics and graphic novel publisher and was shortlisted in the saltire. Leabhairchomhar is the book publishing imprint of the literary magazine comhar, publishing books. In the past decade, we have published more than 150 books of fiction, nonfiction and poetry, by authors based. Publishing scotland, now in its 44th year, is the trade, network and development body for the book publishing industry. Books are published in english worldwide, in e book and print formats. Below is a list of the top sffh publishers, the large and the small, who have made it possible for us to enjoy all those science fiction fantasy and horror awardwinning authors. Book printing can be a complicated process, especially for firsttime self publishing authors. The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book publishing company, david mckay publications that was founded in 1882 and published comics from 1935 to 1950. Welcome to our growing directory of scottish poetry publishers.
Uk publishers based outside scotland should contact the british library to arrange deposit of their electronic publications. Publishing scotland is the trade and network body for the book publishing industry in scotland, working to promote and protect the interests of its members, both nationally and internationally. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Originally a speciality press focusing on scottish interest books, generally with small print runs, its most major author was alasdair. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of book youre looking to get published. Please do note floris books has very specific submission guidelines.
This publishing company aims to recruit and nurture new writers on a regular basis and is currently developing several new series. If one press has led the way in scottish publishing, its canongate. Hogs back books is a small publishing house that publishes picture books and ya novels. They aim to publish books that will give fresh insights into african and caribbean life, culture and literature. Top 10 books about the scottish highlands and islands remote yet magnetic, the rugged environments of scotland s north have been inspiring writing for centuries, whether in memoir, natural. For childrens books aged 010 years, send a complete manuscript along with a cover letter. Here at burning eye books we think of ourselves an an upstart indie publishing co. Valley press is an independent publishing house based in scarborough, north yorkshire, uk. Home scottish publishing house off the press books. If you wish to be a stockist, please contact us via the contact us tab, waverley books is an imprint of the gresham publishing. Publishing scotland scottish publishing industry network. We are committed to publishing well written books worth reading, including a variety of. They are also the largest childrens book publisher in scotland. Canongate books often simply canongate is an independent publishing firm based in edinburgh, scotland.
The books they publish on female protagonists and the female perspective. Floris books is an independent publishing company based in edinburgh, scotland. A guide to publishing companies in scotland the list. Below weve put together a list of top scottish publishers accepting submissions. Birlinn ltd independent scottish publisher buy books online. Grey hen is a small independent press which publishes poetry by older women. Birlinn ltd independent scottish publisher buy books. Originally a speciality press focusing on scottishinterest books, generally with small print runs, its most major author was alasdair. The company is built on a tradition of the written and spoken word and is constantly looking to the future. The 2014 referendum on scottish independence sparked debate on every dimension of modern statehood. Most major publishers are part of a larger media conglomerate, prominent indie presses excepted, and a search for the years largest book publishers will often yield companies that work with other forms of content rather than books. Fallen rook publishing is an ethical publishing company for the hema community, with a simple goal. Off the press books is an independent small publishing house based in scotland.
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