In the past decade, we have published more than 150 books of fiction, nonfiction and. The awardwinning faber independent alliance is a pioneering force in publishing. Apr 30, 2019 turner press is an awardwinning, independent publisher of books. Theyre committed to giving every publication the best chance of. In the more than 20 years pw has been doing its fastgrowing independent publishers feature, it is hard to find another year when publishers on the list reported such impressive growth rates. A new global publisher founded in 2019 in london, uk.
Ayebia was founded in 2003 by ghanaianborn publisher, nana ayebia. You think you want a big five publisher, but are you sure. Art books publishers of fine illustrated books home. 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. Abbeville press, headquartered in new york, is an independent publisher of fine art and illustrated books. Many established writers prefer to go with small and indie publishers, because theyre looking for a longlasting partnership and more individual attention. To make things easier for you, we have compiled a list of 21 top uk publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
Oct 01, 20 independent publishing that is, publishing whatever an individual or small group think is worthy of dumping their time and money into is nothing new. Londons best independent publishers something curated. These days there are dozens of options for selfpublishing, so weve rounded up. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction. This page features the sites of the best independent book publishers in the united states as selected by john kremer, author of 1001 ways to market your books. Listing of art book publishers find publishers of books about and of art.
In the spirit of strength in numbers, several independent publishers including faber and faber, canongate, granta books and others have joined forces to create an influential community that can compete with standalone bighitters. With more than 350 books in print, interweave ranks as one of the top craft publishers in the united states and our books can be found in independent art, craft, and book shops worldwide. Honest publishing is a british independent publisher, specialising in alternative fiction, short story books and poetry publishing. Founded in 1977, abbeville has long been a mainstay in the art book publishing world, and is currently making strides into the digital realm wi. Burning eye books is small independent publisher in the south west predominately specialising in. The royal collection is one of the largest art collections in the world. We are delighted to announce that distributed art publishers inc. Its a year since londons favourite publisher, penguin, was bought out by the. Art publishers directory listing 1 to 10 of 806 art publishing companies page 1 of 81 of all the publishing houses listed in the directory of art publishers. Art paper editions ape art paper editions is an independent publishing platform.
While authors and critics regularly rail against them, prizes matter in publishing. Nov 02, 2015 ayebia was founded in 2003 by ghanaianborn publisher, nana ayebia. Presented by printed matter, the weekendlong fair brings together 200 international presses, booksellers, antiquarian. Valley press is an independent publishing house based in scarborough, north yorkshire, uk. Ellie broughton twelve independent publishers every londoner should know its a year since londons favourite publisher, penguin, was bought out by the bertelsmann conglomerate and merged with. The following list of book distributors and wholesalers features the largest. I will be taking it down off of kdp in about two weeks so that i can send it out to traditional publishers. I self published the book with just the text and cover art on amazon, about 5 months ago. Fiction and nonfiction one of the top indie publishers when it comes to literary accolades, bellevue literary press has a pulitzer under its belt, not to mention an international latino book award and finalist nods from the national book award and the kirkus prize.
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. Independent publishers group was founded in 1971, the first organization specifically created for the purpose of representing titles from independent presses to the book trade. They have an extensive list of british and american poets, and titles published by bloodaxe books can be found in. Photograph your local culture, help wikipedia and win. This is a list of largest uk trade book publishers, with some of their principal imprints, ranked by sales value, according to nielsen bookscan. Jan 06, 2017 indie presses you should know in 2017. In the spirit of strength in numbers, several independent publishers including. Morel books londonbased morel books is an independent publisher that provides affordable limitededition art books and zines by. Ratings are based on careful appraisals of multiple criteria, including pricing and value, quality of service, contract terms and rights, transparency, accountability, and customer satisfaction. Kiosk focuses on selfpublished zines and artist books from young. Top 10 selfpublishing companies for firsttime authors. List of largest book publishers of the united kingdom wikipedia. They have an extensive list of british and american poets, and titles published by bloodaxe books can be found in many bookstores. A major exhibition of the drawings of aubrey beardsley, whose provocative erotic and elegant illustrations shocked latevictorian london before his death of.
Art publishers directory list of art publishing companies. Selfpublished books now account for 30% to 40% of ebook sales. Top that publishing ltd is an awardwinning, book publisher and app developer located beside the river deben in woodbridge, suffolk, uk. Founded by neil astley in 1978, this is one of the uks most wellknown poetry publishers. With more than 350 books in print, interweave ranks as one of the top craft publishers. From first class editing to cutting edge marketing and promotion, burning chair are an exciting new independent publishers that look to provide authors with the support they need to make sure their book fulfils its potential. So you want to publish your ebook but dont know where to start. Many of the small publishers below focus on literary fiction, but there are some for nonfiction and poetry as well. If that doesnt convince you, here are 20 independent publishers who are very successful and won literary awards. Presented by printed matter, the weekendlong fair brings together 200 international presses, booksellers. Funding cuts, shrinking disposable incomes and the mutable world of. We make a positive difference to your imaginative life.
An intro to the 10 biggest publishers in the uk ribbonfish. Our team researched the 75 top childrens book publishers in the world that currently accept submissions from authors with or without a literary agent. These are our top ten indie publishers in the uk, a list that well be updating often. Modern publishing is a tricky game especially when trying to figure out the biggest names within that game. Art publishing companies of united kingdom publishersglobals list of british publishing houses that publish art. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly. We live in an era where the biggest publishing companies and media. 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.
Crescent moon publishing aims to publish the best in contemporary books on literature, media, poetry, cinema, feminism, painting. Top that books and apps cater for preschool children to adults and are designed to promote child development, enrich relationships, and foster creativity and imagination. Nowadays books arent as rare and expensive as back then, but they still are a precious good. Sell your work on or buy the books you need immediately. These days there are dozens of options for selfpublishing, so weve rounded up the. They aim to publish books that will give fresh insights into african and caribbean life, culture and literature. Nov 03, 2010 on november 5, the fifth annual ny art book fair opens at p. Home to some of the most exciting opportunities in independent publishing. Morel books londonbased morel books is an independent publisher that provides affordable limitededition art books and zines by established and. Ellie broughton twelve independent publishers every londoner should know its a year since londons favourite publisher, penguin, was bought out by the bertelsmann conglomerate and.
Fiction and nonfiction one of the top indie publishers when it comes to literary accolades, bellevue literary press has a pulitzer under its belt, not to mention an. Turner press is an awardwinning, independent publisher of books. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options. They are an independent company with good distribution. As a japanese art publishing house, we dedicate our passion in promoting greatest cuttingedge contemporary visual art through the media of art book towards japanese and international audience. This years man booker prize shortlist features three innovative independent publishers based outside london. Ebooks themselves make up close to 40% of all books sold. List of largest book publishers of the united kingdom. The company is in the top 101 independent publishing companies in the u. Salt publishing uk the uks foremost independent literary publisher.
Independent publishers of professional and academic books in psychology, psychiatry, special needs. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction, calendars, memoirs, pop culture, politics, history in short, if it isnt fiction, they want it. Recently launched in 2017, this newly minted publishing house is. Originally founded in germany in 1924, prestel became part of random house in 2008 and now has offices in new york and london. Ebooks themselves make up close to 40% of all books sold, and in 2018 they are set to outsell print books in the us. Publishers of art books, exhibition catalogues and gallery guides in the field of contemporary art and british artfrom 1500. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. They now publish around 70 books every year, and continue to champion. From first class editing to cutting edge marketing and promotion, burning chair are an exciting new independent publishers that look to provide authors with. Salt is a leading independent trade publisher established in 1999 and based in the uk. List of book distributors and wholesalers nonfiction. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate.
Kiosk launched with a temporary bookshop during the art licks weekend 2014, selling books, zines and artwork from a wide variety of independent and talented contributors. Some publishers open and close their doors to submissions on a routine basis. Baen is one of the best known publishers of science fiction and fantasy. Art publishers directory of united kingdom list of art publishing. The culture trip london takes a look at some inspiring independent publishing houses in london. Specialising in drama and the performing arts, oberon deals in play scripts and literature with a theatrical bias. May 21, 2014 ellie broughton twelve independent publishers every londoner should know its a year since londons favourite publisher, penguin, was bought out by the bertelsmann conglomerate and merged with. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent. Since then i have had it illustrated, edited and revised. Operating since 1984, turner currently publishes 5,000 titles. Most major publishers are part of a larger media conglomerate, prominent.
To view a list of art publishing companies by country please select a country. Then as now, small and midsize publishers had great difficulties selling their books effectively because they could not attract the services of good sales reps and. The following list of book distributors and wholesalers features the largest distributors at the top, followed by distributors in alphabetic order scroll down for book distributors in canada and uk. Interweave publishes 40 to 45 beautifully illustrated instructional books a year in a wide range of arts and craft categories. The book is not the same as it was when i first put it on kdp. Recently launched in 2017, this newly minted publishing house is focused on finding good, fresh, and quality fiction for readers. Dutch independent art book publishers home facebook. The following ten publishers, however, are always open to submissions from writers without agents or previous publishing experience. Twelve independent publishers every londoner should know. This page features the sites of the best independent book publishers in the united states as selected by john kremer, author of 1001 ways to market your. Prestel publishing is an international book publisher that specializes in art, design, architecture, photography, fashion, history, craft, and ethnography. Many established writers prefer to go with small and indie publishers, because theyre looking for a longlasting partnership and more individual. Top that books and apps cater for preschool children to adults and.
Founded in 1977, abbeville has long been a mainstay in the art book publishing world, and is currently. The huge list of international photobook publishers fotoroom. Dap was founded in 1990 during a time when art books usually had a hard time breaking into the mainstream american market and has since grown into the international publisher and. The organisation, helmed by nick greenbank, currently curate the irregularly scheduled kiosk independent publishers fair. Book distributors help publishers get their books placed into bookstores, libraries, specialty stores, schools and other markets. On november 5, the fifth annual ny art book fair opens at p. Easily publish textbooks, course materials, and research. Publishers of popular and scholarly illustrated books on fashion and interior design, fine and decorative arts, architecture and photography, publications from bethnal green museum of childhood and the theatre museum. We are a division of distributed art publishers, the worlds largest distributor of art books and museum exhibition catalogues.