New non-profit publisher to champion novellas
November 4, 2009 by Rob
Filed under Book Bites, Book News
Fans of novellas and longer short stories may be interested to know that Madras Press, a new non-profit publisher, will be launching next month (December).
Madras Press have a clear aim of publishing stories which are too long for magazines but too short for most publishers. Believing that the novella story form is a difficult format for publishers to work with, founding editor of Madras Press, Sumanth Prabhaker, says that these ‘clumsy, ill-fitting stories are made perfect when read in the simplest possible way’.
Working closely with each author to ensure that all profits from each sale go to the charity of his/her choice, US-based Madras Press will begin publishing their pocket-sized editions of individual stories from early December. The first quartet of books (as shown above – click covers to visit individual product pages) are available to pre-order now, on the Madras Press website.
Further details on Madras Press publications, and their authors can be found on the Madras Press website. Madras Press can also be found on Facebook, and like all good publishers, followed on Twitter.
Adding a bit of personal commentary I applaud Madras Press for what they’re trying to do for novellas. I agree that they are often overlooked by other publishers (with the exception of Melville House Publishing, Capuchin Classics and Roastbooks, to name but three) and as a fan of the story form it’s great to have a new publisher on the scene who’s dedicated to championing the novella. I wish them every success.
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Rob, a self-confessed bibliophile, is without any hope of rehabilitation. He gets unnaturally excited over anything book-shaped, and if book sniffing were a crime then he would have been locked up years ago (which wouldn't bother him in the slightest provided his cell were lined with books)
great rob ,they look lovely
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Rob Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 12:20 am
They do have a certain attraction don’t they Stu. I love the dimensions too – something a bit different.
Warmest
Rob
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I clicked on the cover of Sweet Tomb because it looks interesting, and read the summary.
Wow!
I wanna read THAT!
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mee Reply:
November 5th, 2009 at 3:49 am
Too bad they only ship to US and Canada
. Bummer.
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Rob Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 12:18 am
Ohhh…I didn’t know that Mee. Surely they would come to some arrangement with regards to shipping? I hope so
Warmest
Rob
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mee Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 12:32 am
They would actually. They emailed me saying that they’re sorting out the shipping options. Nice to hear
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Rob Reply:
November 7th, 2009 at 8:45 am
The mark of a good publisher Mee?
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I really like this concept. The novellas featured look interesting, too! I’m thinking I’d want to order all four and get free shipping; but will wait until it’s closer to December 1st when they’re available.
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Rob Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 12:19 am
They certainly appear to have a quality to them Valerie. I hope you enjoy them when you pick them up
Warmest
Rob
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Hi rob all well ? You been quiet hope all is okay with you stu
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