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Welcome to borgo publishing, an independent book publisher offering a variety of book production options. The 29th annual midwest book awards gala was held on may 4th in st. Texas independent book publishers association, inc in houston. The companys filing status is listed as voluntarily dissolved and its file number is 0802404581. The terms small press, indie publisher, and independent press are often used interchangeably, with independent press defined as publishers that are not part of large conglomerates or multinational corporations. With nearly 3,000 members, ibpa is the largest publishing trade association in the united states. The independent book publishers association ibpa is a notforprofit membership organization serving the independent publishing community through advocacy and education. She is also the author of several books for classroom use. Great lakes independent booksellers association home. Cillian press independent publisher of quality literary fiction.

Thanks again for making the frankfurt book fair available to us independent publishers and authors. Independent book publishers association ibpa facebook. Head to the west end to find a good selection of nhe books waterstones on gower street and piccadilly, and daunt in marylebone. Texas independent book publishers association, inc is a texas domestic nonprofit corporation filed on march 2, 2016. Click here for a list of affiliated publisher association events. Independent book publishers association local business. Defined this way, these presses make up approximately half of the market share of the book publishing industry. This years contest drew almost exactly 5,000 entries from 49 u. International book fair organised by cameroon publishers association association des. 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. Head to the west end to find a good selection of nhe books waterstones on gower street and piccadilly, and daunt in. Independent book publisher traditional book publisher all our books are printed in the usa. While authors and critics regularly rail against them, prizes matter in publishing.

Discover fresh strategies, new connections, and innovative ideas. Testimonials independent book publishers association. We are an independent publisher based in manchester north west england specialising primarily in the publication of literary novels and quality fiction. As the largest independent publishing association in the united states, the independent book publishers association ibpa knows there are literally 100s of book conferences you could attend this year, mostly filled with fluff thats irrelevant to small presses and author publishers. If youre a member of ibpa and have questions about using. The first book from the house was published three years later. Honest publishing is a british independent book publisher of both fiction and nonfiction. I have been working at independent publishers group fulltime for more than 3 years pros growth opportunities fun and welcoming work environment great opportunity to learn about the book business upper management cares about employees flexible worklife balance, doesnt feel corporate. The 7 best books from indie publishers right now pbs newshour. The american booksellers association aba is a national trade association devoted to supporting independent booksellers. Independent publishers of new england ipne provides networking, resources, education, and cooperative marketing for new englands independent publishing community. Ibpa programs and publications include the benjamin franklin awards, publishing university, and the monthly independent magazine.

Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive account reach, and innovative digital services ensure access into every imaginable channel, including gift, specialty, wholesale, and digital accounts worldwide. What they have in common is a commitment to producing only titles that meet very high standards in regard to content and production values. If that doesnt convince you, here are 20 independent publishers who are very successful and won literary awards. The alliance of independent authors is a professional business membership organisation for selfpublishing authors. We are advocates for writers at all stages of their careers and ensure that diverse voices can be heard in an abundant, global marketplace. Founded by three friends in 2010, the company strives to publish alternative, original voices, and to provide an audience for unique writers neglected by the mainstream. Independent publishers group ipg is a worldwide distributor for independent general, academic, and professional publishers, founded in 1971 to exclusively market titles from independent client publishers to the international book trade. We can design your book interior and cover, as well as provide additional services editorial, illustration, proofreading, indexing, and photography to complete your project. Largest nonprofit trade association for independent publishers and author publishers in the u. Main street rag publishing company independent press. Publisher database the american literary translators association.

Ibpa is affiliated with many regional and specialty independent publisher. Content is king print, electronic, and online strategies to help new and growing publishers boost the bottom line. With 34 years of book design experience, we keep on top of. Here are the gold, silver and bronze medalists in our 83 national categories. Twelve independent publishers every londoner should know.

Abas publisher partner program provides opportunities for reaching a broad cross section of independent booksellers across the nation. We believe books are key to developing an imaginative life, and that the. Independent book publishers association listed as ibpa. May 21, 2014 the first book from the house was published three years later. A midsummer nights press was founded in new haven, ct in 1991. Reviews, ads, giveaways, and more was packed with information. Steven howard, caliente press, palm springs, ca 122018 the recent ibpa pubu online webinar, prepping for launch day. Funding cuts, shrinking disposable incomes and the mutable world of. Akashic books is a brooklynbased independent compall dedicated to publishing urban. 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. The independent book publishers association ibpa is a notforprofit membership organization serving the independent publishing community through. Book publishers representatives of new england bprne is a nonprofit association of book publishers sales representatives who take pride in our dedication. Our members are owners and booksellers of independently owned bookstores, publishers, sales.

Salt is one of uks foremost independent publishers, committed to the discovery and publication of contemporary british literature. For the regional, e book, and outstanding category medalists, click the links below. Abas publisher partner program provides opportunities for reaching a broad cross section of independent booksellers across the nation download abas publisher partner guidebook. As per other book wholesalers and distributors, ipg combines its client publishers books into a single. A nonprofit, we provide trusted advice, supportive guidance, and a range of resources, within a welcoming community of authors and advisors.

Its mission is to advance the professional interests of independent publishers. Borgo publishing independent book publisher tuscaloosa. Ipg client publishers are an extremely diverse group. Valley press is an independent publishing house based in scarborough, north yorkshire, uk. We aim to find the very best original voices the world has to offer. Read the latest community news and press releases here.

Independent book publishers association ibpa, manhattan beach, ca. Honest publishing is a british independent publisher, specialising in alternative fiction, short story books and poetry publishing. White bird publications is a traditional and independent book publisher. White bird publications, llc independent book publishers. Independent book publishing professionals are people who are employed by, or provide services to, the independent book publishing industry.

Learn more about how ibpa can meet your specific needs click your persona below. They aim to publish books that will give fresh insights into african and caribbean life, culture and literature. Independent book publishers association ibpa home facebook. The great lakes independent bookselling association is a nonprofit trade. Congratulations and sincere thanks to the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 21st annual, 2017 independent publisher book awards contest. Midwest independent publishing association serves the midwest publishing community in a collaborative sharing of puing, production, promotion, and marketing information. The independent book publishing professionals group ibppg is an organization that aims to promote professional standards in independent book publishing also known as indie book publishing, and provide support and recognition for the independent book publishing profession ibppg cosponsors the next generation indie book awards, the largest notforprofit book awards program in the. Salt the uks foremost independent literary publisher. Largest nonprofit trade association for independent publishers and. Independent book publishers association how is independent. Our broad membership includes trade, education, professional and scholarly publishers, as well as distributors, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, service.

Cds and mp3s from the ibpa 2012 conference sponsored by the independent book publishers association. Im a future publisher i am preparing to publish my own or other peoples. The independent book publishers association is a notforprofit membership organization serving the. Ibpa bestowed benjamin franklin awards on the best in independent publishing. Authors, illustrators, designers and publishers gathered to celebrate the. Ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states. Bookseller resources independent book publishers association. Jan 06, 2017 perhaps one of the best known independent publishers, graywolf press, which operates out of minneapolis, minn. They range in size from very small to quite large, and they publish in almost every conceivable subject area and for almost every audience. They include publishers, editors, writers, proofreaders, designers, marketing professionals, distributors, printers, agents, bookstore owners, and others. Ibpa, the independent book publishers association is a trade association of independent publishers. Since 2010 friends anna gerber and britt iversen have applied their knowledge in graphic design, branding and advertising to the making of beautiful cultural objects, like jonathan safran foers tree codes made entirely in diecut.

This year a coalition of bay area libraries, led by sunnyvale public library, published an e book anthology of writing by local authors. Affiliate associations independent book publishers association. In the past decade, we have published more than 150 books of fiction, nonfiction and poetry, by authors based anywhere from york to leeds, london to bermuda, china, south africa and almost everywhere else. Book publishers book publishings top independent book publishers as selected by americas top book marketing expert.